Aerospace Laser Operator Jobs

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. With the addition of Parker Meggitt, the company collaborates with customers to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Are you prepared to use your inquisitive nature and strong work ethic to help our team solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges?

A career at Parker is rife with rewards and opportunities. But a career at Parker is not for everyone. Finding success at Parker requires dedication and an insatiable desire to win. We seek very smart people who also have the equally impressive characteristic of humility. We solve our customer’s challenges as teams, working together to ask the questions that have never been asked before.

Parker understands that solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges requires an inquisitive and intelligent workforce, and we invest in our employees to ensure they are the best in the industry. Our global success relies on empowered employees operating in an environment that breeds ideas and solutions, and we take every possible action to ensure this happens.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package which includes:

• Employee Discounts
• PTO & Paid holidays
• Educational reimbursement program
• Health benefits start on day one
• Competitive annual incentive plan
• And more!
• Referral bonus program
• 5% 401K Match
• EAP Services
• Holiday Shutdown

Laser Operator

Uses established processes to set up, program, and operate various types of industrial grade machines to form, cut, bend, size, and/or machine aerospace quality components from Nickel, Stainless, and Titanium alloys.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide some input on tool design.
• Troubleshoot minor program errors independently.
• Identify and solve, with direct oversight, machine alignment problems.
• Able to set up and run parts with limited resource support, within established timeframes on a minimum of two machine types.
• May repair, rework, or recut parts with guidance and oversight.
• May train others on part set-up and run.
• Work under limited oversight.
• Applies basic understanding of G and M code.
• Perform setups and operations using Fiber and/or YAG CNC lasers on production hardware.
• Meets Cross Training Matrix criteria for machine and job understanding on a minimum of two machine types.

Skills, Education and Required Experience

• Reads and understands manufacturing planning, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.
• Must be able to use mathematics relevant to laser operator functions.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
• Able to do some job development with guidance and oversight.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Knows where to find this information at Exotic and asks for help when necessary.

Working Conditions

Use of protective clothing, glasses, and other equipment to prevent burns and eye injuries.

Physical Requirements

The laser operator performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing, and handling of material.

This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. Completion of a U.S. Export Compliance Notice is required. Prospective employees must identify their status as a U.S. or Foreign Person, as well as their country of citizenship and residence.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package which includes health benefits coverage on day 1 of employment! We offer 2 Medical plan networks, each with 4 plan designs – you’ll be sure to find the healthcare plan that fits your life. With each medical plan network, there are plans that include a Health Savings Account and a Health Reimbursement Account. You can choose from 3 dental plan options and vision coverage as well. This position receives a 5% Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance. Our 401K offers up to 5% Employer match with an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) Contribution of 3%. We offer Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits (Critical Illness, Accidental Injury & Hospital Indemnity). Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit. Our company provided Life Insurance (1x annual salary), Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance are available to employees. To help promote a healthy work/life balance, this position receives80 hours of Paid Vacation plus Paid Sick time, which accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. We have up to 14 Paid Holidays, including paid time off every year between Christmas and New Year. We offer 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of your pay when you have a new addition to your family. Ongoing education is supported through our Educational Reimbursement program. Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance programs, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty time, bereavement time and volunteer time, as well as paid days off for citizenship testing, as well as marriage and birth. Free membership to Care.com, and optional legal coverage were additions to our benefits package this year. Our 2nd shift receives a shift differential of $0.75 per hour. Our weekend shifts receive $3.00 shift differential pay while working 36 hours per week. Certain positions may be offered relocation assistance and/or stock options.

This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. Completion of a U.S. Export Compliance Notice is required. Prospective employees must identify their status as a U.S. or Foreign Person, as well as their country of citizenship and residence.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.19 - $25.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, WA 98032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person