Heat Treat Specialist LG 12 1st shift
Company: Monogram Aerospace Fasteners
Primary Location: 3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Summary/Objective
Operates all the various types of
heat-treating equipment used by the Company, making settings and adjustments as
required to obtain correct mechanical properties as specified on material
documentation.
This Job Classification shall be Level 4
on all equipment categories on the skills matrix and level 3 or higher for all
other categories.
Essential Functions
Under
general direction with periodic supervision or review performs the following:
Checks incoming materials, identifies and determines proper furnace settings and adjustments according to heat treat specifications.
- Monitors heat treating equipment to assure proper settings and adjustments are maintained.
- Works with appropriate personnel to determine proper heat treatment procedure for all materials.
- Records temperature and time cycle data and posts data as per established procedures.
- Moves product or heat-treating supplies within the department or to designated areas of the plant.
- Performs daily maintenance and preventative maintenance on heat treating equipment and other tools and equipment used. Effect minor repairs as necessary. Assists with major repairs.
- Perform 5s cleaning inspection and lubrication to equipment and department.
- Visually or with precision measuring instruments, necks product specifications as to tensile strength, shear tolerance, micro hardness etc.
- Perform or direct cleaning operations before, during and after heat treating.
- Responsible for production quality and quantity within heat treating area.
- Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building, and all other team activities to improve the processes, productivity, quality, etc. of the heat-treating operations. Uses interpersonal skills as well as good written and verbal communications. Assists other department members as required.
- Performs system accuracy tests as required.
- Able to set up and perform temperature uniformity surveys.
Competency
Communication Proficiency
Problem Solving/Analysis
Equipment / Process Responsibilities - Responsible
for start-up, shut down, and condition monitoring of all pieces of heat treat
equipment. Sets-up multiple loads across and various types of heat-treating
equipment. Effects repairs to equipment and keeps department clean.
Material or Product responsibilities - Perform
duties that require close attention to work and supporting documentation
specifications and other requirements. Responsible for performing work
accurately to meet quality and performance requirements. Visually and / or with
precision measuring instruments checks work for proper results.
Responsibility for Work of Others - Accuracy of
communication is mandatory for successful production and qualification of
workpieces. Must communicate to appropriate personnel any problems or concerns
regarding quality of work received or time flow of work in progress as it
affects production schedules. Must be able to train employees of equal or lower
classification in heat treating operations as well as on methods and procedures
used by the Company in the production workflow and tracking.
System Responsibility - Maintain certification to
NADCAP through audit preparation and performance of audits. Review industry
standards when revised to ensure compliance and capability of the equipment to
change.
Safety Responsibilities - Good housekeeping,
knowledge of heat-treating equipment safety, and adherence to Company safety
rules are required.
Initiative and Ingenuity - Requires initiative in
solving problems associated with the set-up and operation of at least 2 pieces
of heat-treating equipment concurrently and ingenuity in adapting tooling and
shop aids to complete operations. Make suggestions for improving the efficiency
of workflow or equipment operation. Takes on our reports for additional work as
current tasks are completed. Performs other work-related tasks as deemed
necessary by Company needs.
WORK ENVIRONENT
Environmental Surroundings - Work is in a machine
shop environment where noise, temperature fluctuations, the repetitive nature
of the job, etc. are less desirable than in a typical office environment.
Unavoidable Hazards - Possible hazard related to
cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and burns. Exposure to metalworking fluids,
airborne particles and extreme high temperatures. Appropriate protective wear
for eyes, ears and clothing are required.
EFFORT
Physical - Able to lift up to 100 pounds. Hand and
finger manipulation to adjust equipment and settings. Able to reach, bend and
stretch. Able to use tools required for heat treat set - up. Capable of
maneuvering between and operate at least 2 pieces of heat treating equipment
concurrently. Most job assignments require standing and / or sitting for
periods exceeding 15 minutes at a time.
Mental - Work at times is highly repetitive and
monotonous. However, set-up and adjustments to heat treating equipment may
require improvisations or ingenuity to achieve desired results. Reasoning
ability required to interpret documentation of a highly technical nature. Must
be able to draw valid conclusions from a variety of abstract and concrete
variables. Required to run at least 2 pieces of heat-treating equipment
concurrently and able to organize workflow for best efficiency.
Visual - Close attention to detail with moderate
eye concentration over long periods of time. Able to read various precision
instruments and gauges etc. Must be able to visually check workpieces for
quality.
Qualifications
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Demonstrated ability to read and write English of a level required in Company shop documents and computer software entry and processing requirements. Must be capable of applying mathematical operations using fractions, decimals, and temperature degrees as required by heat treating operations. Able to interpret and implement pyrometry requirements per AMS2750. Show general knowledge of Nadcap audit checklists and audit preparation. Understands how different process parameters impact changes in part characteristics. Able to determine cause and corrections for quality and our production issues. Generally equivalent to journeyman level trade school graduate with emphasis in heat treatment.
EXPERIENCE
It requires 5 years of training or equivalent skills, knowledge, and expertise in the set - up and operation of heat-treating equipment which are similar or comparable to those used by the company and which are necessary to fulfill job requirements. Must have demonstrated the capability to set up and operate the heat-treating equipment required to the level of journeyman. Must read precision measuring instruments, gauges and engineering diagrams similar or comparable to those used in heat treating operations by the company.
Compensation
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $40.70 to $46.68
Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.
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Jan 28, 2026