Aerospace Shot Peen Assistant - 1st Shift

Aerospace Shot Peen Assistant

• 1st Shift Hytek Finishes

• Woodmont Beach, WA Posted:

  5/15/2026

•

Expires:

8/13/2026

Job ID:

293420363

Job Description Job Overview Title:

Aerospace Shot Peen Assistant

• 1st Shift Reports to :

Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager Location :

Kent, WA

• onsite

Type:

Non-Exempt, Full-Time Schedule Type:

1st Shift Hytek production is open 24 hours per day.

Normal 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.) Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance 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

• 22.

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. Position Summary Employees in this position will use a variety of methods to prepare parts for shot peening prior to applying plating and other coatings. Shot Peen Assistants will be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program

• . Shot Peen Assistants 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.

Why Join Us? Opportunity to develop your 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 Shot Peen Inspectors to complete work and prioritize tasks. Learn to follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Shot Peen Inspectors. Learn general review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors. Learn to prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning. Learn to perform pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements. Learn to follow Quality Assurance requirements. Must follow safety precautions as trained. 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. Education & Experience 1-2 years in an aerospace production and/or similar manufacturing environment a plus. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to knee) 114 lbs., (waist to waist) 63 lbs., (floor, knee, to waist) 75 lbs., (waist to shoulder) 30 lbs. Ability to carry 63 lbs. occasionally Ability to push/pull 59 lbs. occasionally Ability to stand and walk frequently Ability to sit occasionally Ability to reach from the shoulder and overhead occasionally and from the waist frequently Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally Ability to push/pull frequently Ability to pivot, twist, pinch occasionally Ability to grasp frequently Ability to see/hear/feel constantly

• hearing protection required when working in the area

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 by company). 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 by company). 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 ... For full info follow application link. Hytek Finishes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or veteran status. Unfortunately we are only able to hire US Persons and unable to sponsor visa applicants. To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Hytek Finishes operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Job Summary Veteran Preference Company Details Company Hytek Finishes Industry Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring Job Information Location Woodmont Beach, WA Website http://www.hytekfinishes.com Job Type Full Time Employee Experience 1+ to 2 Years Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor Yes Affirmative Action Plan No