Sobre este puesto de Heat Treat Manufacturing Technician 2/3 - 2nd Shift en Northrop Grumman
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration is welcome! As a Heat Treat Manufacturing Technician – Level 2 or 3 - 2nd shift (2:15-11:45 pm) your role in Commerce, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?
The Heat Treat Manufacturing Technician position involves setting up, operating, and tending equipment like furnaces to alter the physical and chemical properties of metal and plastic objects. Operators follow precise instructions to ensure materials meet specific quality and durability standards for various industries, including aerospace and automotive.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up, operate, and monitor heating equipment such as furnaces, ovens, quench tanks, and induction machines.
Load and unload parts into and out of furnaces, often using forklifts, tongs, or hoists, and rack materials to ensure proper heat flow.
Adjust temperature, time, and atmosphere controls based on blueprints, work orders, and technical specifications to achieve desired properties like hardness, toughness, or stress relief.
Conduct visual inspections and perform hardness testing on treated materials to verify they meet specifications, using instruments and charts.
Accurately log production data into MRP/ERP systems, perform routine maintenance and cleaning on equipment, and troubleshoot minor issues.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow strict safety protocols due to the work environment's exposure to extreme heat, noise, fumes, and moving machinery.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
High school diploma or equivalent is required as well as 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or heat treat environment
Familiarity with aerospace alloys (Titanium, Nickel, Aluminum, Steel).
Experience with vacuum/atmosphere furnaces and pyrometry
Ability to read blueprints and technical documents, and knowledge of production and quality control processes.
Knowledge of hardness testing and metallurgical principles.
Ability to lift to 35-50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in hot and loud environments.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
High school diploma or equivalent is required as well as 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or heat treat environment
Familiarity with aerospace alloys (Titanium, Nickel, Aluminum, Steel).
Experience with vacuum/atmosphere furnaces and pyrometry
Ability to read blueprints and technical documents, and knowledge of production and quality control processes.
Knowledge of hardness testing and metallurgical principles.
Ability to lift to 35-50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in hot and loud environments.
