Heat Treat & Process Quality Controller

STS Metals Inc; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

STS Metals in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Process Control & Quality Assurance specialist to witness forging and thermal processing, verify conformity to instructions, and report deviations. You will support root cause investigations and NADCAP compliance, while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities include setting furnace temperatures, monitoring cycles, performing TUS/SAT, coordinating maintenance, and liaising with QA, Production Planning, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate (verbally and written) with managers and coworkers.
• Must maintain quality practices and safety standards.
• Must be forklift operations and safety certified (or be able/willing to be certified within 60 days).
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical information such as furnace set temperatures, soak times, pyrometer instrumentation readings, etc.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Witness forging and thermal processing operations as on-floor Quality representative.
• Verify adherence to process instructions including temperatures, times, sequences, and setups.
• Immediately report process deviations or anomalies to the Quality and Production teams.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for nonconforming products.
• Set and monitor furnace temperatures, soak times, and heat treatment cycles.
• Operate and maintain temperature recording systems (chart and digital recorders).
• Perform and document Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) and System Accuracy Tests (SAT).
• Coordinate furnace maintenance and preventative maintenance activities.
• Act as liaison between Quality Assurance, Production Planning, and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in NADCAP compliance efforts and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and non-conformances.
• Follow safety guidelines and uphold company core values.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

STS Metals in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Process Control & Quality Assurance specialist to witness forging and thermal processing, verify conformity to instructions, and report deviations. You will support root cause investigations and NADCAP compliance, while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities include setting furnace temperatures, monitoring cycles, performing TUS/SAT, coordinating maintenance, and liaising with QA, Production Planning, and Manufacturing teams.