Heat Treater

Now hiring Heat Treater

Location: South Gate, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour

Shift: 2nd OR 3rd Shift

Work Hard. Win Big. Feel Proud.

As a Heat Treater in South Gate, you’ll help keep production strong and steady. It’s hands-on work that builds skill and confidence with every shift. Join a team where effort gets noticed, and results matter.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience operating industrial furnaces, heat treating equipment, vacuum systems, or manufacturing machinery preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment setup in a production environment.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, instrumentation, and monitoring systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person or Permanent Resident to comply with applicable export and import regulations.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment around heat-producing equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Capable of handling materials, loading components, and performing equipment cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Job Duties

• Operate and monitor vacuum arc remelting (VAR) furnaces and related equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Perform pre-operational inspections, startup procedures, and equipment checks.
• Prepare, inspect, load, and process electrodes for melting operations.
• Operate water, vacuum, cooling, and furnace control systems.
• Monitor equipment performance using gauges, meters, and video systems.
• Conduct leak-up rate testing and operate leak detection equipment.
• Maintain production logs, operating records, and maintenance documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, and replacement of damaged furnace components.
• Follow all safety procedures, manufacturing standards, and company policies while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

What You’ll Get for Putting In the Work

• Solid weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A safe, well-run workplace that’s got your back
• Employee discounts that make your paycheck stretch farther
• Optional 401(k) if you’re thinking ahead