Press Operator II - 1st Shift

SEKISUI Aerospace

Job Description

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to Excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities.

Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 4:00AM – 2:30PM

Pay Range: $23.75 – $27.75

Benefits

• Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription 
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts 
• PTO starting at 3 weeks per year! Available to use immediately! 
• 12 Paid Holidays!
• Closed for a week during the winter holidays!

Position:

Entry/Junior level individual contributor, semi-skilled worker who operates machines, factory-related processing equipment, or vehicles. Requires little or no prior experience and no more than a few months of training that is often received while on the job. Has little or no autonomy and works under close supervision. Achieves competency with skills assigned to this level over time.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Layup composite panels using Prepreg fabric, honeycomb core, potting, and review recipe configurations to ensure all cure specifications are met. 
•  Meet schedules, time allowances and monitor oven cures frequently to ensure no discrepancies in software program; updating supervisor.
•  Decipher parts and quantity requiring additional probes, wires, fixtures, or thermocouple placement before oven cure process.  
• Remove probes, wires, fixtures, and clean all parts prior to distributing to the next process.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced math skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written specifications.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 

Experience

• One year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred

Computer Skills

• Advanced computer skills.

Working Conditions

While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below.  PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Exposure to contaminants
• Shared workspaces with other employees
• Requires handling objects of up to 30 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime)

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure.  Below are typical PPE used on the production floor.  Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)       
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about 

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers 

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750

Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.