Aerospace Cadmium Assistant - 3rd Shift

Job Overview Title: Aerospace Cadmium Assistant – 3rd Shift Reports to: Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager Location: Kent, WA – onsite Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Schedule: 3rd Shift (Sunday – Friday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation, 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, onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist. Salary: $22.10 – $23.00 per hour (starting pay; subject to factors and internal equity). Position Summary This is a Cadmium Assistant position in our Cadmium Plating department. Employees will learn tasks to prepare parts for processing and may be required to participate in FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. The assistant will perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications. Why Join Us? Opportunity to develop 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 Operators and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks. Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions; legibly sign off on work after Operator Self Verification inspection. Review paperwork and verify job completion; notify supervisor and Quality Assurance of errors. Prepare parts prior to operations, including mechanical or chemical cleaning, layout, and racking; use proper tooling and fixtures. Understand pre- and post-cleaning surface finish requirements. Be familiar with Quality Assurance requirements and rework procedures. Be familiar with engineering drawing notations. Follow safety precautions to prevent injury. Develop new product processing and identify areas for improvement. Participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Regular and dependable attendance record. Read/write/communicate effectively in English with employees, customers, and auditors. Authorized to work in the U.S. (export license required). Education & Experience 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment—plus. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Lift floor to knee up to 114 lb, waist to waist up to 63 lb, floor to knee to waist up to 75 lb, waist to shoulder up to 30 lb. Carry 63 lb occasionally; push/pull 59 lb occasionally; stand and walk frequently; sit occasionally; reach from shoulder and overhead occasionally and from waist frequently. Bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally; climb stairs and ladders occasionally; push/pull frequently; pivot, twist, pinch occasionally; grasp frequently. Maintain vision, hearing, and touch constantly; hearing protection may be required. 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). Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to any protected category under applicable law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet. Department: Cad/Ti-Cad-011150 Position type: Full time; non-management. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hytekfinishes