Aerospace Operator (Laser Operator) - Weekend Shift

Parker Hannifin•Kent, WA

About The Position

At Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division, the Aerospace Operator sets up, operates, and monitors manufacturing equipment used to produce aerospace-quality components. The role may support machining, forming, laser processing, press operations, furnace and heat-treat operations, deburring, and related manufacturing work. The operator produces components from materials such as nickel, stainless steel, titanium alloys, and sheet metal, verifies that parts meet customer and engineering requirements, documents production activity, and follows safety, quality, and compliance requirements. This position is scheduled for a day shift Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The posted pay range is $20 to $31.60 per hour, with participation in an annual incentive program. Applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. The position is subject to U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Undergo drug testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, program, and monitor manufacturing equipment used to process aerospace components, including lasers, lathes, mills, presses, shears, press brakes, expanders, furnaces, and related machinery.
Perform machining, forming, cutting, bending, sizing, heat treating, deburring, cleaning, loading, and other assigned production operations.
Read and interpret manufacturing plans, work instructions, drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related production documents.
Use precision measuring instruments to verify work and inspect parts for conformance to specifications, tolerances, drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards.
Monitor equipment, tooling, processes, and furnace parameters for wear, defects, equipment issues, and nonconforming conditions.
Troubleshoot minor machine, equipment, or program issues within assigned capability and seek assistance when needed.
Apply shop math, basic manufacturing knowledge, GD&T concepts, tooling setup knowledge, and safe equipment operation practices.
Complete required production records accurately, including planning systems, timecards, furnace logs, and press history sheets.
Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment checks, including furnace maintenance items and leak rate testing where applicable.
Follow safety, quality, compliance, and production procedures; stop work and seek clarification when requirements are unclear.
Support continuous improvement, teamwork, training, rework, repair, recut operations, and other duties as assigned.

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 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.