PROCESS CONTROLLER

STS Metals Inc; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

STS Metals Inc in California is seeking a Process Controller to oversee forging and heat treatment operations, acting as the on-floor liaison between Production and Quality. You will witness processes, verify temperatures and cycles, and document activities to drive a zero-defect culture.

This hands-on role supports NADCAP and AS9100 compliance. This full-time, on-site position requires a proactive individual with strong teamwork and attention to detail, and offers stable employment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Able to communicate with managers and coworkers.
• Forklift certification required or willing to obtain within 60 days.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Witness forging and heat treatment operations on the factory floor.
• Verify adherence to process instructions including temperatures, times, sequences, and setups.
• Report deviations or anomalies to Quality and Production teams.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for nonconforming products.
• Maintain documentation to support audits and certifications.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

STS Metals is a unified organization composed of five businesses working together to deliver high-quality titanium, stainless and alloy steel and nickel products. We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, industrial, and space industries with a commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and superior customer service.

The Process Controller plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing process integrity within the forging and heat treatment operations. Acting as the primary liaison between Production and Quality, the Process Controller ensures that production processes are executed per documented procedures, forging instructions, and aerospace quality standards. This role is hands-on, with direct involvement in process witnessing, heat treat oversight, equipment monitoring, and documentation. The Process Controller is central to achieving a zero-defect production culture and supporting NADCAP and AS9100 compliance efforts. This position is full-time Non-exempt.

Process Control & Quality Assurance

• Serve as the on-floor representative for Quality, witnessing all forging and thermal processing operations.
• Verify adherence to process instructions including temperatures, times, sequences, and setups.
• Immediately report process deviations or anomalies to the Quality and Production teams.
• Support and participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for nonconforming products.

Heat Treat & Thermal Process Oversight

• Set and monitor furnace temperatures, soak times, and heat treatment cycles.
• Operate and maintain temperature recording systems (chart recorders, digital recorders, etc.).
• Perform and document Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) and System Accuracy Tests (SAT).
• Support furnace maintenance, calibration, and preventative maintenance coordination.

Communication & Teamwork

• Act as a key liaison between Quality Assurance, Production Planning, and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, including bi-monthly hot inspection reviews and NCR discussions.
• Communicate effectively with Maintenance for equipment upkeep and repair needs.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to NADCAP compliance efforts related to heat treat and process control.
• Maintain rigorous documentation to support audits and certifications.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and non-conformances.

Safety & Core Values

• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols in manufacturing environments.
• Uphold STS Metals' core values and promote a collaborative team environment.

We offer benefits designed to support you at work and at home:

• Medical: Choice of Kaiser or Anthem, with the company covering a generous portion of the employee contribution on the base plan, plus the option to choose from multiple plan levels
• Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored coverage, including a base dental plan with buy-up options and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to a 6% company contribution
• Wellness: Monthly wellness program with opportunities to participate and earn monthly raffle prizes
• Education: Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career development
• Time Off: Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Stability & Support: Year-round operation, clear expectations, and leadership and HR support

Qualifications

Required Education, Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 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)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.