Aerospace Operator (Furnace Operator)

Parker Hannifin • Kent, WA

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About The Position

The Aerospace Operator (Furnace Operator) sets up, operates, and monitors manufacturing equipment used to produce aerospace-quality components according to work instructions, drawings, specifications, and safety and quality standards. The role may support machining, forming, laser processing, press operations, furnace and heat-treat work, deburring, and related manufacturing operations. Operators produce parts from materials such as nickel, stainless steel, titanium alloys, and sheet metal aircraft components; verify that parts meet customer and engineering requirements; document production activity; and follow safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Day and swing shifts are available. Day shift is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; swing shift is Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Employment is subject to drug testing and may be subject to U.S. export compliance or government-contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Ability to meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements for this position.
• Applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, program, and monitor manufacturing equipment, including lasers, lathes, mills, presses, shears, press brakes, expanders, furnaces, and related machinery.
• Perform machining, forming, cutting, bending, sizing, heat-treat, 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 to identify wear, defects, equipment issues, or 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 production records accurately, including planning systems, timecards, furnace logs, press history sheets, and other documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment checks, including applicable furnace maintenance and leak-rate testing.
• 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 assigned duties.

Benefits

• 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 and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED