Reports To: General Manager
Location: Everett, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Scale: $30 - $35 an hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily production scheduling and work priority management
- Help determine what is the highest priority and what can be deferred, based on schedules, materials, and capacity
- Release, track, and update work orders and production travelers
- Act as a point of contact between production and quality to keep work moving efficiently
- Proactively identify delays, shortages, or bottlenecks
- Support expediting of parts or jobs needed to meet critical delivery dates
- Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate production status information
- Assist with production meetings, schedule reviews, and daily shop-floor communication
- Support continuous improvement by providing feedback
- Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
- Experience: 1- 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, scheduling, or shop- floor support.
- Experience working around machinery or manufacturing equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with production teams, supervisors, and leadership
- Ability to prioritize tasks, shift focus quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer skills: experience with ERP/MRP systems strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, or lift up to 25 lbs
- Ability to work in varying temperatures
- Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces (if applicable)
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on call as needed
- Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Constant reaching, grasping and fine manipulation with both hands and arms.
- Constant standing and moving.
- Occasional bending/squatting.
- Occasional repetitive motion.
- Occasional sitting at a workstation using a computer.
Definitions:
- Constant (67-100% of shift)
- Frequent (34-66% of shift)
- Occasional (11-33% of shift)
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing/industrial setting with moving machinery and equipment
- Exposure to noise, dust, and chemical odors (monitored and regulated by EHS)
- Temperature fluctuations based on weather and facility conditions
- PPE required (safety glasses, gloves, aprons, boots, respirator, etc.)
ITAR:
Valence Surface Technologies operates within the defense industry, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) require that sensitive information and materials related to defense and military technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by individuals who qualify as “U.S. Persons” under federal law.
A “U.S. Person” is defined as a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylee status.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- 8 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
SALARY DESCRIPTION
- Compensation Range: $30- 35 per hour DOE
EEO
Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High School Graduate or GED
- 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing or production
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
What We Do
From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.






