Aerospace Chrome Assistant - 1st Shift

Job Overview

Title: Aerospace Chrome Assistant - 1st Shift

Reports to: Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager

Location: Kent, WA – onsite

Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule Type: 1st Shift

Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. Normal Shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m.

- 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday – Friday, 10:00 p.m.

- 6:30 a.m.)

Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range for position: $21.00 – $27.00. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.

This position is responsible for using a variety of methods to prepare parts for plating through the Chrome department. Chrome Assistants may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Chrome Assistants perform operations in accordance with Military, Industry and OEM specifications.

FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.

• Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands‑on environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

• Work closely with experienced Plating Operators to complete work and prioritize tasks for on‑time delivery.
• Follow technique card, customer purchase orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced Plating Operators.
• Prepare parts prior to operations; use proper tooling and fixtures, when applicable.
• Legibly sign off on work once completed and operator self‑verification inspection has occurred.
• General review of paperwork and operator self‑verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Knowledge of pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Familiar with Quality Assurance requirements & rework procedures.
• Be familiar with engineering drawing notations.
• Be familiar with safety precautions & know how to avoid injury to personnel.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service. Be involved in Kaizen events as needed either as a participant or supporter.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to read/write/communicate in English with other employees, customers, and auditors.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE based upon requirements in working area.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility.

• 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment a plus.

• Lift:
  Floor to waist – up to 119 lbs. occasionally;
  Floor to overhead – up to 31 lbs. occasionally
• Carry up to 55 lbs. occasionally; push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Stand and walk frequently; sit occasionally
• Reach overhead and from knee to floor occasionally; reach from shoulder to waist frequently
• Bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally
• Climb stairs and ladders occasionally
• Grasp frequently; pivot and pinch occasionally
• Ability to see, hear, and feel constantly

• Hearing protection required in certain areas.
• O…