Production Technician

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Production Technician to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Bellingham, Washington State.

There is a $2 shift differential for all hours worked on the swing shift, $3 for weekday grave and weekend day shifts, and $5 for weekend grave shift.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Production Technician will perform a variety of duties and multiple uses of different skillsets. This work involves the wet lay of composite fabric, flow media and resin to create industry tooling, knowledge of vacuum integrity, spray foam, putty and/or chop application, Duratek prep and application, sanding, grinding, and aerospace tool finishing are additional job functions. Production Technicians at all levels are required to follow directions carefully, have basic mechanical knowledge, manual dexterity, good eyesight and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Production Technician:

• Reads, interprets, and follows pass downs, work orders, isometric drawings, blueprints, work instructions and other technical and non-technical documents.

• Receives and carries out directions from designated supervisors.

• Participates in training, safety, and quality programs.

• Keeps work orders stamped, dated and organized.

• Attention to detail and quality is required

• Identifies and obtains equipment, tools and materials needed to properly perform job function.

• Follows Janicki Industries Rules and Safety Practices and keep work areas clean and organized.

• Follows 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap standards and practices throughout all work performed.

• Sets up scaffolding and safety barriers under direction

• Properly executes Hazardous Material Disposal activities

• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly, FOD free condition

• Knowledge and use of common hand tools

• Works in other Cells to support Production as required, i.e., Mill or Assembly Cells

QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred

• High School diploma or GED required

• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documents

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Wage range for this role is between $20 - $45 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution

• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance

• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

• 401k with employer matching

• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

• Education reimbursement program

• Several shift options

• Premium pay for off-shifts

• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries' Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki's work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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