Hardness Inspector

Bodycote
Whittier, CA

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.
  • 1st shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, less 30 30-minute unpaid lunch.
  • Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, plus certain weekends.
  • Pay Range $22.66-$25.81 based on skills/experience
  • 401 (k) Match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for Employees and Families

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, Inspector B 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.

  • Accurately perform hardness and other tests and record results as required.
  • Complete conformance and other related paperwork; perform shop audits and or/reviews as required.
  • Report any deviation, problem, or irregularity to the supervisor or management.
  • Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
  • Perform other tasks as designated by position.
  • 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.
  • 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 one to three years hardness testing and performing HBW, HRC & HRB inspection on material.
  • Must have working knowledge of all testing equipment and terminology.
  • Basic knowledge of commercial and aerospace materials and heat-treating equipment is desired.
  • Must have some experience reading/interpreting blueprints, be detail-oriented, and possess manual dexterity.
  • May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and databases, is required.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

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 sitting and 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.

Posted 2026-01-29

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