Furnace Operator (Aerospace) - Swing Shift

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow."

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace, including wiping and final cleaning as necessary.
• Manufacture load thermocouples.
• Ensure proper heat treat cycle is used following manufacturing traveler requirements for heat, vacuum levels, time, and cooling rate.
• Monitor leak rate and progress of load during cycle.
• Maintain furnace systems including preventative maintenance checks on pumps and other items listed in the maintenance log.
• Perform weekly leak rate testing.
• Recognize and control equipment failures. Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities), paperless timecard system, and furnace log. Knows when to stop and ask for clarification.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/chemical goggles, hearing protection, respirator, and heat-reflective gloves as required.

Working Conditions

• The furnace operator performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting to 50 pounds, balancing, and handling of material.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay

Pay Range: $20/hr to $31.6/hr

Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision.
• Voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Schedule

Hours: 2:30pm - 1:00am, Monday through Thursday. May be asked to train on day shift hours for 4-6 weeks.