Heat Treat Technician

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in heat treating, metallurgy, aerospace manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of heat treat experience or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating industrial furnaces, ovens, quench systems, or thermal processing equipment.
• Knowledge of aerospace material properties and heat treatment processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting, data entry, and process monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an AS9100, NADCAP, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AMS specifications, process controls, and traceability requirements.
• Experience performing hardness testing, conductivity testing, and quality inspections.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to work around high-temperature equipment and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and heat-resistant protective gear.
• Flexibility to work overtime, alternate shifts, or weekends as needed.

Job Duties

• Set up and operate heat treat furnaces, ovens, and quench systems to process aerospace components according to customer and industry specifications.
• Monitor temperatures, atmosphere or vacuum levels, ramp rates, soak times, and quench parameters to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, AMS specifications, and internal work instructions.
• Perform hardness testing, conductivity testing, and other inspections to verify product quality.
• Maintain accurate production records, process documentation, and traceability requirements.
• Verify calibration status of thermocouples, instrumentation, and testing equipment prior to use.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Follow AS9100, NADCAP, safety, quality, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Handle materials properly throughout the heat treatment process to maintain product integrity and compliance.

Benefits