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Foreman 2nd Shift - Heat Treating and Aerospace Industry

Bodycote
Santa Fe Springs, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman 2nd Shift - Heat Treating and Aerospace Industry position at Bodycote?

Bodycote offers:
  • $1,500 Sign-on Retention Bonus.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401 (k) match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical.
  • 2nd Shift M-F 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with less 30-minute unpaid lunch and 5% shift premium.
  • Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, plus certain weekends.
  • Pay Range: $26.25-$33.16 based on skills/experience.

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!
Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.
Position Summary:
Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, the Foreman will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Plant Manager to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, the following.
  • Leads and assigns work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
  • Trains and leads the activities of production employees, maintaining effective communication of customer needs/requirements and company goals.
  • Keeps close track of work in progress and regularly confers with other foremen, supervisors, and management staff.
  • Independently operates, controls, and monitors heat treating equipment as needed/required.
  • Promotes and sets examples for safety and good housekeeping practices.
  • Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
  • This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory and, as such, will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
  • Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders.
  • Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum six years of experience in the heat treating industry.
  • Must be able to effectively oversee heat treaters and/or other employees as designated, using leadership qualities such as the ability to listen, be observant, patient, objective, and responsive.
  • Must have advanced knowledge of heat treating, testing, and commercial/aircraft/aerospace materials.
  • Must have working knowledge of metallurgy, temperatures, etc.
  • May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends, to meet company commitments/goals.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
  • Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and databases, is required.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to, the following.
  • Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
  • Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
  • Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
  • Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
  • Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Salary : $26 - $33

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