Metal Treatment Operator

Pursuit Aerospace•Cleveland, OH

3d•$0 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Metal Treatment Operator (Heat Treat) at Pursuit Aerospace’s Cleveland, Ohio facility, you will help produce forged aerospace components used in commercial aviation and defense applications. In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will perform coating operations on slugs, preforms, and blades, and operate and maintain snag and swirl polish equipment to remove forging irregularities and prepare parts for downstream processing. The role requires attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and safe, efficient work practices. You will work with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet customer specifications and support operational excellence and continuous improvement. The standard second-shift schedule is 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended hours and weekend work may be required as production needs dictate. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial machinery, noise, heat, and typical shop conditions. Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear, is required. The role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive tasks, and lifting or moving materials in accordance with safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, metalworking, forging, heat treat, or finishing environment.
Experience operating industrial furnaces, ovens, blasting equipment, polishing equipment, or similar production machinery.
Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing industry.
Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, routers, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience maintaining material traceability and completing production or quality records.
Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Knowledge of heat treat, shot peen, coating, blasting, polishing, or other metal finishing processes.
Forklift, crane, or material handling equipment experience.
Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain heat treat furnaces, ovens, and finishing equipment according to procedures and quality requirements.
Perform coating operations on slugs, preforms, and blades.
Operate snag and swirl polish equipment to remove forging irregularities and prepare parts for downstream processing.
Set up, monitor, inspect, and adjust production equipment to meet process specifications and customer requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, routers, sketches, and other manufacturing documentation.
Maintain material traceability, including heat code identification, billet mapping, and product marking.
Perform inspections, testing, and documentation activities to support quality and regulatory requirements.
Complete production records, logbooks, inspection reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Safely handle chemicals, materials, tools, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
Operate hand tools, hoists, material handling equipment, and powered industrial trucks as authorized.
Identify and report process deviations, equipment issues, and safety concerns to supervision.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control teams to support production goals, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Participate in training and maintain required certifications and qualifications.
Support cross-training and assist in training other operators as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow company policies, procedures, and business conduct standards.
Perform other duties and support additional production operations as assigned.