Aerospace NDT Assistant - 1st Shift

Job Title Aerospace NDT Assistant - 1st Shift Reports to Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager Location Kent, WA - onsite Employment Type Non-Exempt, Full-Time Schedule 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Benefits Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation, Profit Sharing Plan, 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that include access to a massage therapist. Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits. Position Summary Employees in this position will learn how to perform tasks in support of the Level 1 and Level II Non-Destructive Testing Inspector(s) including loading, running, and unloading the ovens for stress bakes and vapor degreasing. To succeed in this role, the NDT Assistant will maintain and organize a daily schedule of process bake times and communicate appropriately to variable departments including, but not limited to, NDT and Plating. NDT Assistants will be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program* and perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications. * FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing. Why Join Us? Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands‑on environment. Supportive team culture focused on safety and development. Competitive pay and benefits. Key Responsibilities Work closely with experienced Level I and II NDT Inspectors to complete work and prioritize tasks. Learn to follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced NDT Inspectors. Learn general review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors. Learn to prepare parts prior to operations, including mechanical or chemical cleaning. Learn to perform pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements. Learn to follow Quality Assurance requirements. Must follow safety precautions as trained. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have a regular and dependable attendance record. Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with other employees, Customers, and auditors. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility. Education & Experience 1-2 years in an aerospace production and/or similar manufacturing environment a plus. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to waist) 33 lbs., (waist to shoulder) 3 lbs (waist to waist) 3 lbs., 22 lbs. Ability to carry 33 lbs. occasionally. Ability to push/pull 38 lbs. occasionally. Ability to stand and walk occasionally. Ability to sit frequently. Ability to reach from the shoulder and overhead occasionally and from the waist constantly. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally. Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally. Ability to push/pull and twist occasionally. Ability to pivot, grasp, pinch frequently. Ability to see/hear/feel constantly - hearing protection required when working in the area. Work Environment Hearing protection required in certain areas. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. Temperature fluctuations based on outdoor conditions. PPE required: safety glasses/goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, respirator (provided by company). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet. Department: NDT-011240 This is a non-management position This is a full time position #J-18808-Ljbffr Hytek Finishes