Certification Technician - Aerospace Industry

Job Overview

Title: Certification Technician

Reports to: Planning & Certification Supervisor

Location: Kent, WA - onsite

Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule Type: 100% Onsite:
Monday - Friday, 1st shift;
Ability to work overtime as needed - including occasional weekend support.

Additional Shift Information (Hytek production is open 24 hours per day): 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.)

Employees in this position work to create accurate Certifications from customer supplied purchase orders, specifications, drawings, work packets, and other documentation. The employee will review and act as final quality acceptance prior to development of certifications for customers.

• 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.

• Reviews customer purchase orders and processes for accuracy.
• Reviews specification and/or drawing revision levels, special instructions and handling or packaging requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies that all processes and worksheets are complete and accurate within the internal work order.
• Inputs, creates, signs, and stamps certifications in preparation for product delivery.
• Ensures all purchase orders, purchase order changes as well as any other job-related documentation is properly addressed for permanent record keeping.
• Correctly uses Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) system to resolve issues with paperwork.
• Utilizes problem-solving abilities to identify and troubleshoot transactional issues within the certification process.
• Monitors reporting tools and metrics for priority planning.

• Must have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Excellent proof‑reading abilities and spelling are essential as well as the ability to provide extra attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interface professionally with customers.
• Must be computer literate and have a good working ability in Microsoft Office products as well as ERP system experience is desired;
  Syteline experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; an export license is required for non‑US persons.

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ year experience working in quality, specifically within a production environment.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the surface finishing industry is a plus.
• General knowledge of aerospace specifications and blueprint reading ability.

Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, chemical fumes, or airborne particles.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance…