Certification Technician - Aerospace Industry

Job Overview
Title: Certification Technician
Reports to : Planning & Certification Supervisor
Location : Kent, WA – onsite
Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Schedule Type: *100% Onsite: Monday – Friday, 1st shift; Ability to work overtime as needed – including occasional weekend support.
Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday – Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Position Summary
Employees in this position work to create accurate Certifications from customer supplied purchase orders, specifications, drawings, work packets, and other documentation. Employee will review and act as final quality acceptance prior to development of certifications for customers.

The ideal Candidate will be:

• Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them.
• Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency.
• Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels.
• Interested in future upward mobility and potentially taking a larger role within the business.
• Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels.
• Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork.
• An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives.

Responsibilities  

• Reviews customer purchase orders and processes for accuracy.
• Reviews specification and/or drawing revision levels, special instructions and handling or packaging requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies that all processes and worksheets are complete and accurate within the internal work order.
• Inputs, creates, signs, and stamps certifications in preparation for product delivery.
• Ensure all purchase orders, purchase order changes as well as any other job-related documentation is properly addressed for permanent record keeping.
• Correctly uses Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) system to resolve issues with paperwork.
• Utilize problem-solving abilities to identify and troubleshoot transactional issues within the certification process.
• Monitor reporting tools and metrics for priority planning

Qualifications

• Must have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Excellent proof-reading abilities and spelling are essential as well as the ability to provide extra attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interface professionally with customers.
• Must be computer literate and have a good working ability in Microsoft Office products as well as ERP system experience is desired, Syteline experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license is required for non-US persons.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency and 1+ year experience working in quality, specifically within a production environment.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the surface finishing industry is a plus.
• General knowledge of aerospace specifications and blueprint reading ability.

Essential Mental/Physical Demands
Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, chemical fumes, or airborne particles.

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 includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range for position: $21.00 - $28.00. 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.

Application Process
Please apply at with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.

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 (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), 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.