HEAT TREATER I - B SHIFT

LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA is seeking a Heat Treater I for the I-B shift to perform heat treatment operations on metal parts, improving their properties according to specifications. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating furnaces, handling parts, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance with HSE policies and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing or metal processing preferred.
• Experience in aerospace plating or familiarity with NADCAP standards is a plus.
• US person required under ITAR

Responsibilities

• Perform heat treatment operations such as hardening, stress relieving, and annealing based on blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Set and monitor furnace temperatures to ensure accuracy.
• Weigh parts to confirm accurate counts.
• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents.

HEAT TREATER I-B SHIFT

Summary

The Heat Treater I is responsible for performing heat treatment operations on various metal parts to alter their physical properties, improving strength, toughness, or ductility. This position follows strict procedures and quality standards while ensuring a safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes to be ran are the following: Titanium Aging (Draws), Aluminum Age, and Aluminum solution.
• Perform heat treatment operations such as hardening, stress relieving, and annealing based on blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Set and monitor furnace temperatures to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct minor furnace repairs, including changing thermocouples and loading baskets or liners.
• Weigh parts to confirm accurate counts.
• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Report known or suspected nonconformances immediately.
• Attend all required training and comply with HSE policies.
• Suggest and implement waste reduction initiatives within the department.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Ways Of Working, Experience, And Behaviors

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of the tool crib process, procedures and function; use and understand basic computer entry and processing skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation;
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions;
• Cost Consciousness - Works within directions of the department’s resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing or metal processing preferred
• Experience in aerospace plating or familiarity with NADCAP standards is a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal. Ability to perform basic shop math.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Word Processing; Spreadsheet software; and other applications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY

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 frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, and to speak or listen. The employee requires eye‑hand coordination, repetitive hand and arm movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and reach above shoulder level. The employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety and Environmental

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
• Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:
  • Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
  • Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
  • Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
• Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.