Heat Treat Operator I

PDS Defense, Inc.

Fontana (CA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling services

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Fontana, CA is seeking a Heat Treat Operator I to support heat treating of titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steel, and alloys.

The role requires operating furnace controllers, loading/unloading furnaces, and preheating parts for welding or bending. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of related experience, plus forklift certification and the ability to read shop orders.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and 6–12 months related experience or training.
Ability to read and interpret shop order instructions and specifications.
Forklift certification to OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with heat treat of titanium, nickel alloys, stainless and alloy steels.
Operate, adjust and maintain furnace controllers.
Load/unload furnaces and preheat parts for welding or bending.
Learn hardness inspection and read conversion tables (ASTM E140).

Education

High school diploma or GED

6–12 months related experience

Tools

Forklift certification (OSHA)

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Heat Treat Operator I

Fontana, CA

Posted: 3/11/2026

Job ID#:

216025

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 mo

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Heat Treat Operator I, in Fontana, CA. Job ID#216025

Pay Rate: $19 - $24

Job Description

Assists in heat treat applications for titanium, nickel based alloys, stainless, and alloy steels. Assist with the operation, adjustment and routine maintenance of all furnace controllers. Straightens metal plates, weldments, and structural shapes or preheats them preparatory to welding or bending

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

Ability to move parts on and off pallets.
Ability to read and interpret shop order instructions, specifications and other written and verbal instructions.
Load and unload furnaces.
Places work piece into heating furnace for specified period of time.
Will learn to perform hardness inspection and read conversion table (ASTM E140).
Load couple preparation
Grinds parts
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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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

Must meet the requirements pertaining to Vision Acuity Testing under the Quality Assurance Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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: