Process Controller

Job Details:

Job Location:

IRWINDALE, CA 91706, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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)

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.