Shot Peen Operator: 1st Shift

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Full Time Regular Auburn Plant One, Auburn, WA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offers world‑class, competitively priced products and services that exceed customers’ rigorous standards and expectations for excellence. We are a fully integrated, self‑funded nonprofit organization with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Shot Peen Operator
to join our team. The ideal candidate will shot peen parts to customer specifications.

• Operates Shot Peen machinery such as Automated Multi Nozzle Pass Thru Machines, Automated Wheel Style Table, Manual Peen Cabinet, (Almen Gauge), Sieve Shaker.
• Set up Part Verification Tool, verifying intensities against Technique Sheets and existing Saturation Curves, ensuring requirements are being met.
• Create Technique Sheets on all new part numbers and update existing ones.
• Create Saturation Curves.
• Mask parts according to specifications and drawings.
• Reads job requirements to determine machine adjustments and proper positioning of parts.
• Observes machine operation to detect any malfunction.
• Checks parts for burrs, sharp edges, or any inconsistency in the machining operations that will affect the quality or integrity of the parts.
• Inspect parts after peening for complete coverage, rollover, and bulging.
• Participate in internal audits as well as NADCAP audits.

• Requires initial certification and annual recertification.
• Maintain inspection stamp and responsibilities involved.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as replacing worn parts, metering valve adjustments, and minor modifications to enhance performance and/or efficiency.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Follow work rules and standard safety regulations at all times.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

CONFIDENTIALITY

This position may require access to sensitive information, which must be handled with the utmost discretion. This means that information and/or documentation related to employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

• High school Diploma/GED

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply. These rules require that only “U.S. persons,” as defined by law, can access, view, or share sensitive information or materials related to defense and military technologies. A “U.S. person” is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or someone admitted as a refugee or asylee.

The physical demands and work environment described here are typical for this job. Employees must be able to meet these requirements to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform these duties.

• Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with help).
• Constant periods of standing or walking throughout the workday.
• Occasional periods of sitting at a workstation throughout the workday.
• Constantly required to use fingers/hands/arms to…