Aerospace Chemical Maintenance Technician

Hytek Finishes
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Washington, Kent
8127 South 216th Street (Show on map)
Apr 30, 2025
Job Overview Reports to: Chemical Maintenance Technician Reports to: Maintenance & OHS Manager Location: Kent, WA Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly) Schedule: 1st Shift; Overtime may be required (extended shifts and/or weekends); On-Call is <5%. Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All 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.) Position Summary Employees in this position are responsible for providing support to the production departments by keeping the process solutions in specification by making chemical additions or bath replacements. This position also maintains environmental compliance by wastewater treatment and proper preparation and storage of hazardous materials for proper off-site disposal. The ideal Candidate will be: Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them. Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency. Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels. Interested in future upward mobility and potentially taking a larger role within the business. Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels. Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork. An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise. Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives. Responsibilities Work closely with experienced Technicians and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks. Properly handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials. Accurately measure liquid and solid materials. Perform maintenance on chemical levels in tanks to ensure they remain within spec; this may include adds, splits, etc. Operate pumps in order to perform chemical maintenance on plating and anodize lines. Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move chemicals and hazardous materials. Follow Quality Assurance requirements. Follow safety precautions as trained. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Pre-employment and annual physical exam required; ability to wear a respirator. 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 may be required to work in all areas of the facility. Education/Previous Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience. 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment a plus. 2-5 years of hazardous materials/waste and wastewater treatment handling preferred, but not required. HAZWOPER certification preferred, but not required. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to waist) 119 lbs., (floor to overhead) 31 lbs. Ability to carry 55 lbs. occasionally Ability to push/pull 100 lbfs. occasionally Ability to stand and walk frequently Ability to sit occasionally Ability to reach overhead occasionally Ability to reach from shoulder and waist frequently Ability to reach from knee and to floor occasionally Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally Ability to push/pull frequently Ability to pivot and pinch occasionally Ability to grasp frequently Ability to see/hear/feel constantly Hearing protection required when working some areas of the facility. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and respirator (provided by Company). Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share 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 - $33.00. Position in the range depends upon experience level. Application Process Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps. 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 origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet. Department: Chem Maintenance-011950 This is a non-management position This is a full time position