As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining vacuum furnaces and other equipment to ensure the quality and precision of aerospace parts. You will perform tasks according to ARP-1962 and other customer specifications, ensuring top-notch quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ARP-1962 and other customer specifications.
• Operate vacuum furnaces, freezer, and quench tanks.
• Mix and apply solutions to parts and components.
• Ensure calibration stickers are current before equipment operation.
• Verify tooling to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Perform visual inspection on braze joints before and after heat treating.
• Conduct Rockwell Inspection on parts or test samples as needed.
• Complete all associated paperwork following work instructions.
• Stack parts in baskets and verify cleanliness before oven loading.
• Observe metal color and instrument readings to adjust temperature controls.
• Record data from each run.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per schedule.
• Apply braze parts for aerospace parts as per specifications.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-5 years of experience for Level 1, 5+ years for Level 3 Heat Treat Operator.
• Ability to learn computer control programming.
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills.
• Ability to read and understand AHT and VHT processes and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Capability to read and understand work order instructions and station plans.

• Entry-level position with little or no prior relevant experience.
• Ability to handle small, delicate parts and standard measuring equipment.
• Ability to acquire basic skills for routine entry-level operator tasks.
• Works well under close supervision or defined procedures.
• Specialized training in Vacuum Heat Treat, Aluminum Heat Treat, Slurry, Braze.
• Certifications in Rockwell, Conductivity, TYS (3 years), Hotwork.

This direct hire opportunity offers a stable and supportive environment where you can grow your skills. Join a team that values quality and precision, providing a fulfilling career path in the aerospace industry.

Work Environment

The position is for the 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 2 PM. The work environment requires physical activity, including lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. It is a moderate noise environment with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Specific vision abilities such as close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Forklift operation may be necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 13, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.