Job Title: Heat Treat Operator

Job Summary: A dynamic position for a skilled Heat Treat Operator to join an industry-leading team. This role involves operating vacuum furnaces, mixing and applying braze alloy, and ensuring high-quality standards for aerospace parts. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate vacuum furnaces, including freezer and quench tank operations.
• Mix and apply braze alloy on parts and components.
• Verify equipment calibration and tooling to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Perform visual inspections on braze joints before and after heat treatment.
• Conduct Rockwell inspections on parts or test samples.
• Complete necessary paperwork for work instructions and job functions.
• Prepare parts for heat treatment, ensuring cleanliness and proper stacking.
• Monitor metal color and instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, pyrometer) to maintain specified temperatures.
• Record data from each run and perform preventative maintenance as per schedule.
• Apply braze parts according to aerospace standards and keep the work area clean.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience
• Ability to learn programming for computer controls.
• Manual dexterity for handling small parts and measuring equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of AHT and VHT processes and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand work order instructions and station plans.

Experience and Training:

• Basic skills in vacuum heat treat, aluminum heat treat, slurry, and braze. Certifications in Rockwell, Conductivity, TYS, and Hotwork preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, use hands, reach with arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Moderate noise level.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required.
• Ability to drive and operate a forklift.

Why Join:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Involvement in cutting-edge aerospace technology.

This position offers a great opportunity for growth and development in the aerospace industry. Apply today to join a team dedicated to metal forming beyond expectations.