Job Overview
We are seeking a dual position role of Safety Specialist and Specification Reader.

As a Safety Specialist, you would oversee and enhance safety protocols while recognizing and lowering risk in the facility. This role demands a proactive, alert person who can cultivate a safe environment and ensure all processes comply with government regulated safety and quality standards.

As a Specification Reader you will review Customer specifications for new programs and changes to older specifications then communicate the changes to the corresponding managers to maintain customer compliance.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance team to ensure product integrity, and work with the Production team to create a safe environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Specification Reader:

• Support Engineering, Quality and Operations teams by reviewing customer contracts, and specifications to develop accurate internal documents and processing methods. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with aerospace and environmental standards including AS9100 and Nadcap. Strong attention to detail, technical reading skills, and the ability to interpret complex requirements are essential for success in this position.

Safety Specialist:

• Conduct regular safety meetings, audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and propose mitigation strategies.
• Investigate incidents and accidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including training sessions, inspections, and incident reports.
• Manage Worker's Compensation for injuries and employee incidents.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all procedures are accurate, clear, and in use by all employees.
• Performing air monitoring and noise monitoring.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and oversee compliance to ensure all legal requirements are met. Stay updated with changes in legal regulations and implement changes as needed.
• Assist with workplace safety training, including keeping documentation of training accurate and up to date.

Education and Experience

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices in workplace safety.
• Proven experience with quality assurance processes and integration with safety management systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Requires experience in technical reading, blueprint interpretation, and basic knowledge of quality systems. Must possess knowledge required to complete all Imagineering internal paperwork. A two/four-year college degree is preferred, but experience or on-the-job training will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Training General Industry
• Basic knowledge in Chemical processing
• Experience with Aerospace Specifications and related technical documents.

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance.

Company Details:

• Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts including a full range of assembly capabilities and special processes.
• The Company's strength, based on the “Cygnus Code of Ethics,” has proven as a significant competitive advantage over its competitors with emphasis on Teamwork, Trust and Communications, Total Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Wise Use of Resources.
• The Company has a long-standing reputation for being “The Supplier of Choice” with its major OEM customers winning numerous “Supplier of the Year” and Excellence Awards over the past 32 years.
• The Company employs approximately 90 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life, small, Pacific Northwest resort community with year-round outdoor activities that include spectacularly scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.