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About the Role

Heat Treat Technician supports the production of aerospace heat exchangers and thermal management components by operating and monitoring heat treatment furnaces and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treatment furnaces, ovens, and associated equipment according to work instructions and process specifications.
• Load and unload production hardware using appropriate fixtures, racks, and tooling.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, soak times, cooling cycles, and atmosphere controls to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Verify job travelers, work orders, and engineering documentation prior to processing material.
• Maintain detailed process records, furnace logs, and production documentation.
• Perform visual inspections before and after processing to identify defects, distortion, oxidation, contamination, or other nonconformances.
• Verify furnace parameters and process controls meet aerospace requirements.
• Ensure full traceability of materials and production records.
• Report quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, and nonconforming conditions to supervision immediately.
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Monitor furnace performance and notify maintenance personnel of abnormalities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, process sheets, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic understanding of temperature controls, furnace operations, and production processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for process documentation and recordkeeping.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around elevated temperatures and industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including heat-resistant gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and protective clothing.
• Must have the legal right to work in the US.
• Must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Skills

• Heat treatment furnace operation
• Material processing (aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel)
• Process monitoring
• Quality control
• Recordkeeping
• Visual inspection
• Preventive maintenance
• English communication

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years of manufacturing or heat treatment experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED