The CompanyAero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEM’s such as Pratt & Whitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together. Position SummaryThe Heat Treat Operator sets up and operates furnaces to heat treat, carburize and temper precision gears for the aerospace industry. Essential Functions· Controls one or more furnaces to heat treat metal objects according to specifications.· Places parts in racks, trays, or baskets and places objects on conveyor or loads objects directly into furnace.· Adjusts furnace temperature and observes pyrometer to heat metal to prescribed temperature.· Sets prescribed time cycle or records removal time of parts to ensure objects attain specified temperature for a specified time.· Removes parts after prescribed time, insert quench plugs as required and quenches parts in water, oil or other bath, or allows parts to cool in air.· May test hardness of parts.· May degrease or remove scale from parts. Competencies· Technical skills· Problem-solving skills· Initiative· Results-driven Experience and Education· Minimum of 3 years of aerospace heat treat operation experience is required.· High school diploma or equivalent required.· Degree/certificate from vocational school is a plus, but extensive experience may substitute for education. Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work EnvironmentThe 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather);risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical DemandsThe 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. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Work AuthorizationUS Person (Green Card Holder or United States Citizen) due to government contracts. Compensation$40000 - $100000 / year Compensation is paid hourly and may be adjusted based on level of experience, overtime and shift. ***********************************************************************************************************Aero Gear is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Aero Gear will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 860.688.0888. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled