Shot Peen Operator

About the role

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Location: Everett, WA

Type: Full‑Time

Responsibilities

• Operate machine to enhance surface of parts.
• Determine usage of different machines according to customer requirements.
• Anticipate and overcome production‑related problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays where possible and plan to reduce their impact on the operation.
• Perform daily tests to determine size and shape of media.
• Run test specimens and provide them to customers as required.
• Coordinate company projects and programs designed to support different initiatives.
• Communicate with customer service on recovery dates and expected completion dates for processing.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines and submit maintenance requests for further maintenance work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ensure that the production process is carried out in a safe manner according to the goals set by the company and maximize throughput.
• Determine usage of different machines according to customer requirements.
• Anticipate and overcome production‑related problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays where possible and plan to reduce their impact on the operation.
• Perform daily tests to determine size and shape of media.
• Run test specimens and provide to customer as required.
• Coordinate company projects and programs designed to support different initiatives.
• Communicate with customer service on recovery dates and expected completion dates for processing.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines and submit maintenance requests for further maintenance work.

Competencies

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning – Ability to participate in needed learning activities effectively.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment – Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (required).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• 7 holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• On‑the‑job training; no prior experience required.

Pay

Compensation range: $21.30 to $23.00 per hour (DOE) plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.