General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.
Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.
Did you know? We have probably already flown together!
Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.
(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)
  

Reference number

2026-189263  

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

Job title

Winder Kitter Operator - WEAM Shift - SCM NP

Employment type

Temporary

Contract period

Unknown

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran Cabin Materials located in Newport, WA is recruiting for a:

Winder Operator - Weekend PM Shift
4:00am to 4:00pm Friday through Sunday/Monday (alternates each week)
$20.00/hr + $200/hr shift differential

A Winder/Kitter is responsible for operating equipment to produce graphite or fiberglass unidirectional prepreg (skins),
then to cut the skins into 0/90 oriented kits of material for use as face sheet plies of honeycomb sandwich panels.

Must follow the steps outlined on the production work order to formulate each product. Each step of the word order must
be completed and in-process quality checks must be performed. This position reports to the Winder Production Supervisor.

Job duties include but are not limited to:
Prepare and operate winders per manufacturing specifications.
Verify and withdraw materials, paying attention to expiration dates. May be required to thin resin as needed.
Orient sheets of skins into a 0/90 configuration.
Apply materials to the skins specified on the work order.
Cut kits to finished size specified on the work order.
Maintain correct storage conditions for finished products.
Cross train or transfer to other departments as needed.
Other task as needed and flexibility is key.
Overtime required as needed.

Candidate skills & requirements

Have a sincere desire to work and be able to work independently or with a team to complete tasks in a timely manner.
2+ years relevant, steady work history is preferred, manufacturing a plus.
Good basic math skills.
Speak/read/write English proficiently.
Legible handwriting/printing.
Ability to balance multiple tasks/priorities.

Safran Cabin Materials requires a criminal background check and drug screen to be completed and passed for all positions.

Annual salary

$17.13 -$24.57/hour

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1