Firing Technician I chez PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking 2 Firing Technicians to join our Production team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s 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 world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary 

Working under general supervision, Firing Technician I will manufacture precision parts according to specifications. The role involves assembling, firing and performing measurements and inspections to ensure product quality, and adhering to safety and production standards. This position requires basic knowledge of measurement and hand tools, timers and the ability to follow technical instructions and blueprints.

No previous experience is required as we provide on the job training for this unique career path. Employees in this position will manufacture highly engineered products principally for the Aerospace, Defense, and Medical markets.

Schedule: Mon-Thurs from 4am to 2:30pm.

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.

Firing Technician I Responsibilities 

Demonstrate a basic ability to read and comprehend drawings and other applicable documentation.

Perform the following assembly functions:

• Proficient usage of microscopes.
• Ability to learn and use applicable area equipment.
• Must be able to install hardware of different variations.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently use applicable measuring tools such as, but not limited to Calipers, Micrometers and Height Gage.
• Load and unload parts or products into firing equipment using appropriate tools and handling procedures.
• Adjust temperature and firing times based on material requirements.
• Document firing data (time, oven temperature, rework, rejects) accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on firing equipment.
• Must have the ability to work in harsh environments.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards a level II firing technician role.
• Ability to find and interpret Engineering Drawings to correctly determine requirements.
• Develop strong understanding of the quality requirements of individual components and the finished products. 
• Learn to use the correct tools, techniques, and equipment necessary to process assemblies both prior to, and following, the Firing process.
• In-process visual inspections under a microscope to confirm compliance with quality standards.
• In-process dimensional inspections with drop indicators, calipers, and micrometers as needed.
• Ability to operate equipment including the vapor degreaser, blue wave, abrasion and ultra sonic machines. 

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 company's 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.

Requirements

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 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.

 Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• No experience required

Work Environment

• Noise: Sandblast room can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment requiring hearing protection.
• Safety hazards: Firing parts and tooling may expose employees to high temperatures, creating a risk of burns. Sharp tools and components can also present cut hazards.
• Contaminants: The work involves exposure to airborne particles like chemical fumes, necessitating adequate ventilation and protective measures to minimize health risks.
• Protective gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for safety. This includes safety glasses and hearing protection.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: The job frequently requires lifting and moving parts. 
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools, loading parts into fixtures, setting up ovens, and performing precise measurements.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks, such as loading and unloading workpieces into fixtures, inspecting parts, and loading tiles with parts into high temp ovens are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Firing Technicians must have excellent close-up vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors to accurately read blueprints, inspect finished products, and use measuring instruments.
• Stamina: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding tasks for the duration of a shift, including loading materials, monitoring timers, and conducting quality control checks on finished goods. 

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.