Process Technician 1 (Weekend Shift)

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 • Location: Jamestown, ND • Onsite role • U.S. citizenship required

About the role

A Process Technician I performs a variety of functions directly related to the chemical processing of aircraft parts and components. This position operates in a state-of-the-art, fully automated $18 million anodize line equipped with the newest and most advanced equipment in the industry.

This role is on 4th shift: Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Chemically process detailed parts and final assemblies to current specification requirements.
• Manage hazardous waste disposal and maintain awareness of chemicals used throughout the day.
• Understand and apply customer, company, and international standards relating to finishes, special processes, policies, and processing.
• Produce acceptable parts and pass all required evaluations for assigned processes.
• Document processes accurately to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping and adhere to safety practices.
• Work with minimal direction from area supervisors or team coordinators.
• Operate all applicable equipment proficiently to complete required jobs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with co-workers and personnel in other departments.
• Interpret part drawings and illustrated planning.
• Follow work instructions to ensure proper processing of parts.
• Wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Perform duties such as Aqueous Cleaning, Chemical Etching, Chromate Conversion Coating, Anodizing (sulfuric, non-chromic, hard coat, red & black-dye, and Phosphoric Acid), Passivation, Abrasive Blasting, Heat Treatment of Aluminum, and Laboratory Analysis.
• Handle full Laboratory Duties and/or PAA Operator Certification as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior process technician experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health: fertility and family planning support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives: wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand: virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons: child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts: second opinion program.