Passivation Operator 2nd Shift

Evolving Solution Services; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance benefits (med,

Job summary

Jergens, Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a heat treat/finish operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 2:30pm–1am) with a 3-day weekend. You will operate furnaces and passivation equipment, maintain part traceability, and ensure AS9100 compliance while supporting production and quality teams.

The role emphasizes attention to documentation, safety, and continuous improvement within a strong manufacturing culture that values excellence and family.

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• Independently display prioritization skills.
• Understand and anticipate internal customers’ needs.
• Demonstrated ability to impact cost, quality and service.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and processes.
• Ability to develop others while improving quality and metrics.
• Delivers accurate and reliable information.
• Willing to be flexible in schedule.
• Shares knowledge openly.
• Open to taking on new challenges.
• Good multi-tasking; able to handle interruptions.
• Consistently hits goals.
• Strong, effective communication skills.
• Accept constructive feedback and improve.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treat furnaces and passivation equipment per documented instructions.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, cycle parameters and process controls.
• Complete routers, lot traceability records, inspection sheets and logs.
• Verify part identification, job documentation and revision levels per AS9100.
• Inspect parts before and after processing for defects or non-conformances.
• Maintain traceability of parts, heat numbers and process batches.
• Follow chemical handling procedures and monitor passivation baths.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE with heat treating equipment and chemicals.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tanks, baskets and fixtures.
• Coordinate with production, quality and planning to prioritize work.
• Identify and report non-conforming material to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas per 5S standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and efficiency.

Skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Knowledge sharing

Education

High school education

Job description

This opportunity is on 2nd Shift: M - TH 2:30pm - 1am, 3-day weekend!

Jergens, Inc. has been a strong presence in the manufacturing industry for over 75 years, becoming one of the world’s largest manufacturers of standard tooling components, vises and other workholding equipment. Jergens has career opportunities for anyone interested in manufacturing!

Jergens, Inc., is a privately owned manufacturer founded by the Schron Family in 1942. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, Jergens has a global reach, with activities across 4 continents and 30+ countries around the world.

Through the many changes over the past 75 years, one thing has remained a constant – the core values of Jergens. A dedication to:

• Excellence in all we do
• A commitment to family

These values are the foundation upon which the company was built, the standard for how every Jergens employee conducts themselves today and will continue to set the direction into the future as we continue to grow our family of employees.

About Jergens, Inc.

Jergens, Inc. is comprised of 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Specialty Fasteners. Building on its reputation of uncompromising quality standards, Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.” To learn more about Jergens, Inc., visit us at www.jergensinc.com

Also, be sure to check out our video to see what it's like to work at Jergens: https://youtu.be/UVkHTp6OH54

Benefits of Working at Jergens, Inc.

Jergens offers employees

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as company paid life insurance and disability)
• Fun staff events and activities
• 401k plan with profit sharing
• Paid vacation time starting at 13 days
• 11 paid holidays

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treat furnaces and passivation equipment in accordance with documented work instructions, specifications, and quality procedures and maintaining part identification and traceability.
• Monitor and verify furnace temperatures, cycle parameters, and process controls to ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Accurately complete required documentation including routers, lot traceability records, inspection sheets, and process logs.
• Verify part identification, job documentation, and revision levels prior to processing to ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements.
• Inspect parts before and after processing for visual defects, contamination, distortion, or non-conformances.
• Maintain strict traceability of parts, material heat numbers, and process batches throughout the heat treat and passivation process.
• Follow chemical handling procedures and maintain passivation solutions, including monitoring concentration levels and bath condition when applicable.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE when working with heat treating equipment, chemicals, and industrial machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tanks, baskets, fixtures, and equipment.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and planning teams to prioritize work and maintain workflow.
• Identify and report non-conforming material or processing issues to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and safety.

Requirements

• High school education is required.
• Independently display prioritization skills
• Understand and anticipate the internal customers’ needs and initiate action to meet them.
• Demonstrated ability to impact cost, quality, and service levels.
• Has a very good understanding of quality systems and consistently follows quality processes.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop others while making positive impact on quality and plant metrics.
• Delivers accurate and reliable information as needed.
• Supports organizational changes in a positive manner through actions and words.
• Willing to be flexible in their schedule.
• Shares knowledge with others openly
• Open to taking on new challenges.
• Demonstrates good multi-tasking skills and can easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site.
• Has demonstrated the ability to consistently hit goals, both personal and departmental
• Demonstrates strong, effective communication skills.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make improvements or changes for the better.