Connect Staffing is hiring a Furnace Loader for an aerospace parts manufacturer in Santa Ana, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $20/hr with weekly overtime built into the schedule. In this role, you will load and unload press ovens, verify alloy and traveler documentation, and transport parts between operations using a forklift. This is a long-term opportunity with a well-established manufacturer that offers strong benefits upon hire.
Pay: $20/hr
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 3:30 PM–2:00 AM; Friday 1:30 PM–10:00 PM; mandatory Saturdays as needed; 56-hour work week
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Primary workplace language(s): English
Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory
Overtime: Weekly OT required (~8 hrs/wk); mandatory Saturdays as needed
Responsibilities
- Verify alloy, code, and traveler documentation before loading parts into press ovens, and alert the Press Lead if anything does not match.
- Check oven charts and work-in-progress status to keep jobs moving to the next operation in the correct sequence.
- Transport parts between departments using a forklift, including loading and unloading parts into carts and etching baskets.
- Remove parts from press tables, place them in baskets, and move them to the etch department.
- Review the daily schedule to prioritize which jobs move into the press ovens and deliver traveler copies to production for planning.
- Maintain accurate part counts and traceability throughout the handling process.
Minimum Requirements
- 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience loading or unloading industrial ovens, furnaces, or heat treat equipment.
- Familiarity with traveler documentation, job routing, or part traceability in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience working in aerospace, defense, or precision parts manufacturing.
- Forklift certification or documented forklift training.
- Experience in etch, chemical processing, or press operations.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to read and follow written work instructions, travelers, and job schedules in English.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Furnace Loader, Heat Treat Operator, Oven Loader, Press Operator, Production Associate, Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Parts Handler, Manufacturing Technician, Industrial Loader.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
- Steel toe boots required — employee-provided.
- Drug screen required.
- Background check required.
- E-Verify / work authorization required.
- ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance required — must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined under ITAR).
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health and dental benefits available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
- CalSavers retirement program available.
- Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous company contribution; company-paid Life insurance covering employee, spouse, and dependent children; generous vacation time; 9 paid holidays; Holiday shut down (Christmas through New Year's); Sick time; Annual bonus based on company performance; 401k with up to 4% company match; ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) employee profit sharing retirement plan (100% company paid); Tuition reimbursement.
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