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Posted August 20, 2026

Heat Treat Operator I

PDS Tech Commercial
Fontana, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a hands-on manufacturing opportunity with long-term career potential? Join a leading aerospace metals manufacturer and become part of a team that helps produce high-performance components used in critical industries. If you're dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a fast-paced industrial environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Pay Rate: $24.23/hour

Shift:

  • 1st Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Position Summary

The Heat Treat Helper assists with heat treatment processes for titanium, nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, and alloy steels. This role supports furnace operations, material handling, inspections, and general production activities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Load and unload furnaces

  • Move parts on and off pallets

  • Read and follow shop orders, specifications, and work instructions

  • Place workpieces into heating furnaces for specified cycles

  • Assist with hardness inspections and ASTM E140 conversion tables

  • Prepare load couples

  • Grind parts as needed

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 6 to 12 months of manufacturing, production, warehouse, or related experience preferred

  • Ability to read and follow written instructions

  • Basic math skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the shift

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment

Additional Information
  • Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

  • PPE provided by employer

  • Physical exam required (provided by employer)

  • Drug screen required

  • Onsite, in-person interview

  • Hiring manager is interviewing immediately

Apply Today

Ready to start your next career move? Submit your resume today for immediate consideration and be sure to include your availability for either 1st Shift or 3rd Shift. Interviews are being scheduled now.



Pay Details: $24.23 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


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