General Labor

Job Description

Job Description

Heat Treat: Shop Help 

Job details

Schedule:

Day 6:00 am -2:30 pm 

Swing 1:30 pm -10:00 pm 

Grave 10:00 pm -6:30 am 

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Safety-conscious and work within standard operating guidelines, and help maintain a safe, organized work area
• Demonstrate a general knowledge in heat treating industry standards and achieve higher-level certification
• Gather materials, correctly plan production furnace loads, and follow traveler work instructions
• Count, measure, rack, clean, and prepare parts before processing
• Verify material counts, measurements, and descriptions
• Operate overhead cranes (after in-house certification)
• Operate forklift (valid driver’s license required and in-house certification)
• Assemble and properly orient materials on heat treat fixtures and furnaces platforms
• Handle tools (drills, saws, wire cutters, etc.)

Safety is the top priority at Astro Aluminum. The company’s safety program is designed around work processes and tasks and is grounded in making sound safety and health-related decisions. 

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity for overtime.

Based on individual effort and ability, there are opportunities to advance through progressively higher levels of responsibility within the department.

• Level 1 Operator to begin on the job training toward achieving Level 2 certification.
• Level 2 Heat Treat Operator testing and certification after demonstrating the understanding and ability to care for and operate the assigned furnaces.
• Level 3 Heat Treat Operator experience and proficiency in all Astro Age and Solution heat treat furnaces, with abilities to lead and supervise a team of subordinate employees.
• Shift supervisors demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage shop production, assignments, and operate all furnaces.

Heat Treat Operator – Level 1 (South Gate, CA)

• Starting wages are $20.00/hr. to $23.00/hr. (day shift), (Swing shift + shift differential), (Grave Shift + shift differential)

Heat Treat Operator – Level 2 (South Gate, CA)

• Starting wages are $22.00/hr. to $25.00/hr. (day shift), (Swing shift + shift differential), (Grave Shift + shift differential)

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

Voluntary group insurance (health, dental, vision, company-provided, and voluntary life and AD&D)

401(k) and company matching

Paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick leave, other)

Quarterly and annual bonuses

$1,200 SIGN-ON RETENTION BONUS

We offer:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Quarterly and annual bonuses
• 401k with company matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and family
• Company-provided and voluntary Life and AD&D insurances
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day/swing/graveyard work schedules with various starting times between 4:00AM - 10:30PM
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Astro Aluminum Treating was founded in 1967 and remains today a family-owned and operated business. Astro provides aluminum treating services on some of the largest and most complex structures used in the aerospace market. Operating under more than 125,000 sq. ft., Astro has 18 sophisticated furnaces and ovens to meet the industry’s strictest requirements. Astro Aluminum is accredited by NADCAP for aluminum heat treating and maintains Quality Management Systems accredited to AS9100.

We offer the opportunity to be part of a highly recognized company with a reputation for excellent quality and customer satisfaction. You will be working alongside dedicated employees with an average of fifteen-years tenure. We are constantly looking for highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our team. 

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Previous experience with industrial manufacturing or general labor is preferred
• Overtime and availability to work weekends required
• Able to speak, communicate and work well with others
• Able to work and adjust in a high-paced environment
  
  

Heat Treat Operators will start training and begin understanding and using equipment to process various aluminum materials according to customer requirements and industry standards.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before commencing employment.

Astro Aluminum Treating is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.