Processing Tech III - Heat Treat (1st Shift) at Howmet Aerospace in City of Industry, California

Job Description:

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a 1st shift Processing Tech III - Heat Treat. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company. The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401k matching program, and paid holidays and vacation. This position is located at our aerospace manufacturing facility in City of Industry.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identifies material samples, lots of fasteners, or tooling to be heat treated and obtains specifications for treatment required by reviewing materials and documents.
• Segregates orders and material samples according to specified heat treat temperature, and places fasteners and samples into charge baskets and trays, organizing each charge for most efficient use of furnace. Records pertinent data on appropriate forms.
• Sets furnace controls to assure specified temperature, dew point, vacuum, timing, etc., and records settings on chart and/or production log.
• Loads charges onto conveyor or directly into furnace. Sets controls.
• Verifies proper operation of furnace by observing pyrometer and other instruments on furnace. Adjusts controls as required.
• Removes charge trays from furnace after specified time.
• Rinses quenches and/or cool materials and performs hardness test as required and records results on appropriate forms.
• Removes treated materials from charge trays to appropriate pans or other containers.
• Places travelling documents with completed work orders and moves to holding area.
• Heat treats material samples for laboratory testing and determination of effects of various temperatures on materials for future reference in heat treating products.
• Records part and processing data on proper form on a daily basis.
• Performs routine maintenance of heat treat equipment such as draining and replenishing water, oil, and solvents, checking contents of argon and nitrogen tanks and requesting replenishment, changing gas and air filters and flow raters.

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, thermal processing, or relatable experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• Experience in pyrometry