Aerospace Assembler

Parker Hannifin•Kent, WA

About The Position

At Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division, the Aerospace Assembler performs basic operations to assemble sheet metal aircraft components. The work uses hand tools, power tools, fixtures, work instructions, and test equipment. The assembler inspects completed work for conformance with production planning, verbal and written instructions, sketches, and specifications. The position works under direct oversight and requires knowing when to stop and ask for clarification. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role requires maintaining a clean, organized work area and following established manufacturing standards and safety procedures. Employees must enter appropriate documentation, including quantities, in manufacturing planning and the paperless timecard system. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED. The role involves physical activity, including frequent whole-body movement and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. The position is subject to applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Ability to demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment and personal protective equipment, including safety glasses or a full face shield, hearing protection, heat-reflective body garments, and gloves as required.
Ability to use mathematics relevant to the job’s functions.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs and frequent whole-body movement, including climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing, and handling material.

Responsibilities

Use hand and power tools to scribe, grind, punch, deburr, fit, and drill sheet metal detail parts, sub-assemblies, or complete units, adjusting alignment and mating pieces to ordinary tolerances.
Perform tasks such as sizing, riveting, reaming, spot welding, poke tacking, and braze preparation as needed.
Detect and provide input toward resolving issues in jigs and fixtures or using inspection devices such as calipers, micrometers, and height gages.
Develop an understanding of how the work performed produces a quality part.
Perform basic repairs such as removing scratches.
Follow written instructions and drawings, and reach and understand manufacturing planning and sketches.
Maintain a clean, organized work area.
Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
Enter proper documentation, including correct quantities, in manufacturing planning and the paperless timecard system.
Stop and ask for clarification when needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $20 to $31.60 per hour.
Participation in an annual incentive program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance coverage.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.