Aerospace NDT Helper Swing Shift
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Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Located in Kent Washington Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full service finishing for the aerospace electronics and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications. Services include but are not limited to non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot peening and abrasive blasting passivation cadmium and nickel zinc plating chromic sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Organic coating includes the application and testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies phenolics polyurethanes polyesters elastomerics intumescents lacquers alkyds acrylics dry-film lubricants and Teflon. Current approvals include the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company Boeing Defense and Space Boeing/Philadelphia Boeing Long Beach Grumman Gulfstream Lockheed Martin Goodrich Bombardier Cessna and Sikorsky among much else.
Founded in 1976 Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012 and became part of the Aerostructures Division.
Position Summary:
Selected candidates for this entry level position will learn tasks that support non-inspection functions in the NDT department with an opportunity of on-the-job training to begin a career as an NDT Inspector. A person choosing this opportunity performing work in the NDT process or assisting NDT personnel who is not yet qualified to any level is considered a trainee. A trainee works under the direct supervision of a Level II or Level III and may not independently conduct or document tests. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner. Selected candidates will be expected to perform a variety of tasks which include but are not limited to racking masking and cleaning of production aerospace parts.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and assimilating work instructions relating to racking cleaning and masking operations.
- Perform receiving inspections (before processing) as needed and immediately report any damage or discrepancy.
- Gathers supplies such as racks tooling baskets carts (etc)
- Masking of production parts to protect certain surfaces from cleaning and inspecting operations.
- Racking of production parts for cleaning and inspecting operations
- Cleaning of production parts which include degreasing or manual solvent cleaning
- Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles safety glasses aprons boots gloves hearing protection etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
- Will be exposed to chemicals/solvents and occasional fumes wet/humid conditions low-level lighting and moderate noise level.
- Will at times require heavy lifting or use of mechanical hoist for the aid in lifting objects
- Work closely with inspectors and area leadership to complete work and prioritize tasks
- Clean organize and maintain work area as prescribed by supervision
- Complete documentation counting of production parts computer scanning package to protect and transport and other assigned tasks.
Required Skills:
- Basic mathematic skills: add subtract multiply and divide using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods with limited movement.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work alone or as a member of a team good cooperative skills.
- Ability to read write and communicate in English. Specifically applicants must be able to read and understand written procedures and instructions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and ever-changing environment with multiple priorities.
Required Experience:
- None
Level of Education:
- General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.
Shift:
- Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10:30pm. Must be able to train on day shift for 30 days.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Pipe Threading
- Heavy Lifting
- Sanitation
- Rear Loader Truck
- Power Tools
- Manufacturing
