Heat Treat Operator

SIFCO Industries•Orange, CA

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibility is to operate QAF’s thermal processing equipment including heat treat and ageing furnaces, quench tanks, data recording devices, hardness and conductivity measuring tools, and forklifts.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience in thermal processing of metals, aluminum a plus
Ability to perform basic math functions and read standard inspection measuring devices
Ability to learn to use and become certified in hardness and conductivity reading tools
Experience using a forklift and to pass QAF’s certification course
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Good communication skills with all levels of a manufacturing organization
Ability to read, analyze and interpret work orders, procedures, and specifications in English.
Applicants must be “U.S. Persons” as identified by ITAR (Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizens).

Nice To Haves

Forging industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Set furnace temperatures per work order instructions
Monitor heat up time and soak times ensuring adherence to work order instructions
Rack parts as needed to optimize load size, adhering to acceptable part handling processes
Load furnaces for optimal efficiency while maintaining part traceability
Determine end of cycle times and shut down cycles and remove parts accordingly
Perform the quench process when applicable and per work order instructions
Immediately report over or under runs, out of temps, and any other non-conformances to quality
Perform hardness checks when required by the work order per testing procedures
Perform conductivity readings when required by the work order per testing procedures
Record results for hardness and conductivity per the requirements of QAF documentation
Report non-conformances as required per QAF SOPs