Job Overview

Job Title: Chrome Masker
Reports to: Value Stream Manager or Shift Supervisor
Location: Kent, WA
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: 1st or 2nd Shift; Training on 1st shift for approximately 90 days
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.)

Job Summary

Employees in this position will apply a variety of maskants to parts in preparation for Chrome plating application. Maskers may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program*. Maskers 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced Maskers, Operators, and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Maskers, Operators, and Department Leads.
• General review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
• Apply maskants to parts as called out in Purchase Orders and Tech Cards.
• Perform pre- and post-cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Follow Quality Assurance requirements.
• Follow safety precautions as trained.
• Assist in other areas within the Value Stream as assigned.
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years in a 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

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment is required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and respirator (provided by Company).

Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, 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, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, prescription safety glasses benefit, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range: $16.28 - $45.00 per hour *Hourly rate is dependent upon experience in the related field. Most applicants establish a starting hourly between $18 to $21.

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

Department: Chrome-011130
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position