Furnace Operator / Heat Treat SpecialistLocation: KENT, WA, United StatesJob Family: ManufacturingJob Type: RegularPosted: Dec 20, 2023Job ID: 45297Job Descriptionis a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. With the addition of , the company collaborates with customers to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Are you prepared to use your inquisitive nature and strong work ethic to help our team solve the world's greatest engineering challenges?A career at Parker is rife with rewards and opportunities. But a career at Parker is not for everyone. Finding success at Parker requires dedication and an insatiable desire to win. We seek very smart people who also have the equally impressive characteristic of humility. We solve our customer's challenges as teams, working together to ask the questions that have never been asked before.Parker understands that solving the world's greatest engineering challenges requires an inquisitive and intelligent workforce, and we invest in our employees to ensure they are the best in the industry. Our global success relies on empowered employees operating in an environment that breeds ideas and solutions, and we take every possible action to ensure this happens.Furnace Operator 2Mostly proficient with furnace operating processes in obtaining high quality results of brazing, hardness, and mechanical properties of sheet metal aircraft components.Functions and Responsibilities* Prepare parts for loading into furnace, including wiping and final cleaning as necessary.* Evaluate load configuration, load on racks or grids for economical batch size and furnace hot zone limits.* Manufacturing load thermocouples.* Ensure proper heat treat cycle is used following manufacturing traveler requirements for heat, vacuum levels, time and cooling rate.* Monitor leak rate and progress of load during cycle.* Maintain furnace systems including preventative maintenance checks on pumps and other items listed in the maintenance log.* Perform weekly leak rate testing.* Check for vacuum leaks using helium leak detector.* Recognize and control equipment failures. Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.* Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities), paperless timecard system and furnace log.* Train and oversee others on prior job experience.* Work under limited oversight.* Reads and understands manufacturing planning, sketches, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.* Understanding and ability to perform basic equipment trouble shooting including but not limited to valve sequencing, leak detection and performing leak-up rate.* Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.Working ConditionsDemonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/chemical goggles, hearing protection, respirator, and heat-reflective gloves as required.Physical RequirementsThe furnace operator performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting to 50 pounds, balancing, and handling of material.We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. See what we have to offer!* Benefits: Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer 2 medical plan networks, each with 4 plan designs - you'll be sure to find the healthcare plan that fits your life! With each me