Shot Peen Operator

Valence•Everett, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shot Peen Operator operates machines to enhance the surfaces of parts and selects equipment based on customer requirements. The role supports safe production and throughput by addressing production issues, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and delays where possible. The operator performs media tests, runs customer test specimens, coordinates company initiatives, communicates processing recovery and completion dates to customer service, and carries out basic preventive maintenance. The position reports to the Department Supervisor and is located in Everett, Washington, on the first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work is performed in a manufacturing environment where temperatures may fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Personal protective equipment may be required, including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator provided by the company. Due to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, residency, refugee, or asylee eligibility criteria, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (required).
Relevant experience preferred.
Ability to meet the stated U.S. Government export-regulation eligibility criteria, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Demonstrated accountability, accuracy, applied learning, oral communication, decision-making, attention to detail, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, initiative, judgment, organization, problem-solving, safety awareness, ability to work under pressure, and time management.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate machines to enhance the surfaces of parts.
Determine which machines to use according to customer requirements.
Anticipate and address production-related problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays where possible, and plan to reduce their impact on operations.
Perform daily tests to determine the size and shape of media.
Run test specimens and provide them to customers as required.
Coordinate company projects and programs designed to support different initiatives.
Communicate with customer service about recovery dates and expected processing completion dates.
Perform basic preventive maintenance on machines and submit requests for additional maintenance work.
Carry out production safely according to company goals and maximize throughput.
Perform other duties as assigned.