Furnace Loader

Connect Staffing is hiring a Furnace Loader for an aerospace parts manufacturer in Santa Ana, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $20/hr with weekly overtime built into the schedule. In this role, you will load and unload press ovens, verify alloy and traveler documentation, and transport parts between operations using a forklift. This is a long-term opportunity with a well-established manufacturer that offers strong benefits upon hire.

Pay: $20/hr

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 3:30 PM–2:00 AM; Friday 1:30 PM–10:00 PM; mandatory Saturdays as needed; 56-hour work week

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Overtime: Weekly OT required (~8 hrs/wk); mandatory Saturdays as needed

Responsibilities

• Verify alloy, code, and traveler documentation before loading parts into press ovens, and alert the Press Lead if anything does not match.
• Check oven charts and work-in-progress status to keep jobs moving to the next operation in the correct sequence.
• Transport parts between departments using a forklift, including loading and unloading parts into carts and etching baskets.
• Remove parts from press tables, place them in baskets, and move them to the etch department.
• Review the daily schedule to prioritize which jobs move into the press ovens and deliver traveler copies to production for planning.
• Maintain accurate part counts and traceability throughout the handling process.

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience loading or unloading industrial ovens, furnaces, or heat treat equipment.
• Familiarity with traveler documentation, job routing, or part traceability in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or precision parts manufacturing.
• Forklift certification or documented forklift training.
• Experience in etch, chemical processing, or press operations.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, travelers, and job schedules in English.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Furnace Loader, Heat Treat Operator, Oven Loader, Press Operator, Production Associate, Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Parts Handler, Manufacturing Technician, Industrial Loader.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
• Steel toe boots required — employee-provided.
• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.
• ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance required — must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined under ITAR).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous company contribution; company-paid Life insurance covering employee, spouse, and dependent children; generous vacation time; 9 paid holidays; Holiday shut down (Christmas through New Year's); Sick time; Annual bonus based on company performance; 401k with up to 4% company match; ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) employee profit sharing retirement plan (100% company paid); Tuition reimbursement.

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