Press OperatorLocation: KENT, WA, United StatesJob Family: ManufacturingJob Type: RegularPosted: Dec 20, 2023Job ID: 45314Job Descriptionis a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. With the addition of , the company collaborates with customers to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Are you prepared to use your inquisitive nature and strong work ethic to help our team solve the world's greatest engineering challenges?A career at Parker is rife with rewards and opportunities. But a career at Parker is not for everyone. Finding success at Parker requires dedication and an insatiable desire to win. We seek very smart people who also have the equally impressive characteristic of humility. We solve our customer's challenges as teams, working together to ask the questions that have never been asked before.Parker understands that solving the world's greatest engineering challenges requires an inquisitive and intelligent workforce, and we invest in our employees to ensure they are the best in the industry. Our global success relies on empowered employees operating in an environment that breeds ideas and solutions, and we take every possible action to ensure this happens.Press OperatorApplies set-up and operation of forming presses to form sheet metal aircraft components as specified by written instructions and drawings. Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications.Functions and Responsibilities* Set up and operate forming presses.* Perform forming operations such as bulge forming, axial-load bulge forming, hydroforming, rubberpad forming, superplastic forming, punching, coining, sizing, drawing, and related support operations.* Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.* Identify tool wear or damage.* Check required dimensions using calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other inspection devices.* Follow written instructions and drawings.* Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.* Ensure proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning and paperless timecard system.* Promptly update information contained on press History Sheets.* Train others on prior job experience.* Use company computer systems and tools* Improve processes and tools.* Work under direct oversight while in the learning phase.* Demonstrates how to troubleshoot and solve process problems such as back-buckling, wrinkling or loose rads.Skills and Experience* Reads and understands router operations, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.* Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Knows where to find this information at Exotic, and asks for help when necessary.* Must be able to use mathematics relevant to press operator functions.* Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.Working ConditionsDemonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/full face shield, hearing protection, heat reflective body garments and gloves as required.Physical RequirementsThe press operator performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. See what we have to offer!* Benefits: Our benefits start o