Heat Treat Operator L1 (HTL1)
About The Position
Astro Aluminum Treating is seeking a Level 1 Heat Treat Operator in South Gate, California. The operator trains to understand and use equipment that processes aluminum materials according to customer requirements and industry standards. Astro is a family-owned aluminum treating business serving the aerospace market, operating a 125,000-square-foot facility with 18 furnaces and ovens. The company is accredited by NADCAP for aluminum heat treating and maintains an AS9100-accredited quality management system. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The listed day-shift schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with day, swing, and graveyard schedules also available at various starting times between 4:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Differential pay is available for swing and graveyard shifts. The day-shift wage range is $18 to $23 per hour. Overtime and weekend availability are required. Applicants receiving a conditional offer must undergo a drug screen before employment begins. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Be available to work overtime and weekends.
- Be able to communicate and work well with others.
- Be able to work and adjust in a fast-paced environment.
- A valid driver's license is required for forklift operation.
- Complete in-house certification before operating overhead cranes or forklifts.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in industrial manufacturing or general labor is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work safely within standard operating guidelines and help maintain a safe, organized work area.
- Develop general knowledge of heat-treating industry standards and achieve higher-level certification.
- Gather materials, plan production furnace loads, and follow traveler work instructions.
- Count, measure, rack, clean, and prepare parts before processing.
- Verify material counts, measurements, and descriptions.
- Operate overhead cranes after completing in-house certification.
- Operate a forklift after completing in-house certification; a valid driver's license is required.
- Assemble and properly orient materials on heat-treat fixtures and furnace platforms.
- Handle tools such as drills, saws, and wire cutters.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
- Company-provided and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Quarterly and annual bonuses.
- $1,200 sign-on retention bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
