FLSA: Non-exempt
Position: Temp to hire role
Compensation Range: $18.50 - $20.00 p/h
Location: Paramount CA
Schedule:7:00am - 3:30pm (Overtime and weekends as needed due to business needs)
Essential Responsibilities- Operate production machinery to enhance the surface finish of aerospace parts.
- Select and utilize the appropriate machines based on customer specifications and production requirements.
- Monitor production processes and proactively resolve issues related to materials, equipment, or workflow to minimize downtime.
- Perform daily testing to verify media size and shape.
- Process test specimens and provide samples to customers as required.
- Coordinate projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate production status, recovery timelines, and completion dates with Customer Service.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and submit maintenance requests for repairs when needed.
- Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety policies and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience required.
- Experience operating production or finishing equipment preferred.
- Accountability
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Technical Aptitude
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Safety Awareness
- Adaptability
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequent use of hands and manual dexterity.
- Good near and distance vision.
- Ability to hear normal workplace conversations and equipment.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing and shop environment.
- Temperatures may exceed 100°F in certain work areas.
- Exposure to machinery, production equipment, and manufacturing noise.
- Compliance with all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures is required.
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years aerospace manufacturing experience
- Experience operating production or finishing equipment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and frequent use of hands/manual dexterity
- Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety policies
- Ability to work safely in a high-temperature manufacturing/shop environment
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.
