Kryoflex Press Technician (Night shfit)

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Kryoflex Press Technician to join our team on night shift. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAeros core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the worlds most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee WA with a remote manufacturing site Bonded Metals located in Sequim WA. Working together we employ proprietary technologies best practices engineering and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the worlds most extreme environments. PacAeros products are hard at work in medical components such as cardiac-function devices on key aerospace & defense programs in space and deep below the earths surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

Working under general supervision the Kryoflex Press Technician I operates designated equipment to make Kryoflex pre-forms using supplied material and tools. This role requires some mechanical aptitude with hand tools and machinery. This role will also require training in dimensional inspection and documentation per instructions and prints. This position requires basic knowledge of computer systems.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am and will include a $2/hr shift premium.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to Management personnel.
• Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality safety and work-related rules and regulations.
• The ability to complete tasks in a reasonably timely manner.

Kryoflex Press Technician I Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a basic ability to read and comprehend drawings and other applicable documentation.
• Understand the necessity of high-quality standards.
• Ability to find and interpret Engineering Drawings to correctly determine requirements.
• Perform the following functions:
• Proficient usage of microscopes.
• Ability to learn and use applicable area equipment.
• Must be able to utilize specified tooling as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently use applicable measuring tools such as but not limited to Calipers Micrometers gauge pins and Digital Indicators.
• Will operate one preform manufacturing machine/system using prepared materials issued from the Ceramic Lab. Within 3 months of starting shall demonstrate basic proficiency with one of the following:
• Old Press
• PTX Press
• CMD
• Within 3 months of starting be able to make basic pre-forms on the assigned system using Kryoflex 313.
• Understand and identify the basic tooling components of their assigned machine.
• Work with Ceramics lab for proper handling of Kryoflex materials.
• Learn to use the correct tools techniques and equipment necessary for in-process inspection of raw and/or completed Kryoflex preforms ensuring they meet the dimensional and visual preform requirements.
• Must be willing to work with known hazardous materials under controlled conditions.
• Maintain controlled-environment cleanliness standards during all production activities.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards a Kryoflex Press Technician II role.
• Ability to operate equipment including pre-form presses ovens scales microscopes lapping wheels and CMD machines.
• Maintain workload while achieving departmental efficiency and quality standards.
• Communicate efficiently with lead and supervisor regarding work status issues or material need.
• In-process visual inspections under a microscope to confirm compliance with quality standards.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge spend time with family and friends or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees which represent a share of the companys growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business they grow in value as well. When our current private equity firms sells the company GPUs will be paid out with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match up to 4% to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules overtime opportunities term life & AD&D insurance corporate gym membership discounts and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation business association partnership society trust or any other entity organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Essential:

• Good hand / eye coordination (fine motor skills dexterity).
• Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
• Read write speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Able to sit and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Good math skills.
• Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Consistently notifies supervisor or designated personnel when tasks are completed.
• Consistently strives to meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Dependability: Follows instructions responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Some knowledge of geometrical dimensions and tolerancing.
• Good print reading skills.
• Ability to access training records.
• Seek out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
• Must be able to consistently meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
• Identify process improvements.
• Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
• Effective recognition of workload priorities.
• Demonstrates independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Must be able to navigate through applicable MRP system.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Able to advise management of policy violations.
• Able to safely lift and move up to 50 Lbs. unassisted.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• Noise:
• Sandblast Room: can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment requiring hearing protection.
• Ceramic Lab: Air handling equipment generates constant noise.
• Safety hazards: Use of certain tools and equipment may expose employees to hazardous conditions including but not limited to high temperatures sharp tools and components airborne dust and noxious fumes. Heavy lifting may be required when assisting in the Ceramics lab. Proper lifting techniques are essential to prevent injury.
• Hazardous Materials: The work involves exposure to airborne particles and chemical fumes requiring adequate ventilation and use of proper PPE and other protective measures to minimize health risks.
• All work in the Ceramics Department exposes employees to lead-based materials. All personnel assigned to the Ceramics Department are subject to periodic blood analysis to monitor and quantify occupational exposure to lead and ensure compliance with established safety standards.
• Protective Equipment: Personnel are required to properly utilize all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to laboratory coats particulate-filtering dust masks or respirators and protective gloves as specified by departmental safety protocols and task requirements. Compliance with PPE use and safety procedures is mandatory to maintain a safe working environment and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: The job frequently requires lifting and moving material up to 50 Lbs.
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools loading preforms onto fixtures or tiles setting up ovens and performing precise measurements.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Kryoflex Press technicians must have excellent close-up vision depth perception inspect finished products and use measuring instruments.
• Stamina: Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding tasks for the duration of a shift including tooling installation loading materials and conducting in-process quality control checks.

In addition all employees of PA&E are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Maintain a clean safe and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services.
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes
• Report to work as scheduled.