Heat Treat Operator I

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Heat Treat Operator I Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posted: 7/14/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219024

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Heat Treat Operator I, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Job ID#219024

Pay Rate: $22 - $27/hr

Job Description:

Requires specific knowledge of general heat treat requirements for aluminum, titanium, nickel based alloys, stainless, and alloy steels

Must be familiar with Heat Treat scheduling to ensure proper sequence for product through heat treating.

Must be familiar with the operation, adjustment and routine maintenance of all furnace controllers.

Under the direction of an operator will batch loads for optimum productivity

Will be trained and under guidance will set thermal couple, prepare load per optimal heat distribution of load

Unload furnaces

Responsible for heat treat and process furnace accuracy and uniformity surveys

Ability to move parts on and off pallets

Interpret hardness rating utilizing measuring tools and standards

Places work piece into a heating furnace for a specified period of time

Will be responsible for Hardness testing, utilizing specific calibrated hardness testing equipment

Must have understanding and knowledge of company procedures and work instructions

Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures.

Skill/Knowledge:

High School Diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of relative manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Basic computer knowledge preferred

Must be certified to operate a forklift to approved O.S.H.A. standards

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

Frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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