Order Entry / Contract Review Technician
Newton Heat Treating Co., Inc. | City of Industry, CA
Full-Time | 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM (8 hours plus a 30-minute lunch) Starting $28.00 per hour or more, depending on experience
About Newton Heat Treating
Newton Heat Treating is an aerospace heat treating company located in the City of Industry, California, specializing in aluminum heat treating. We are Nadcap accredited and AS9100 certified, and our work supports leading aerospace manufacturers. Accuracy at order entry is where quality starts - this role is at the front of that process.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Order Entry / Contract Review Technician for our second shift, reporting to the Quality Manager. You will review incoming customer purchase orders and translate customer and specification requirements into accurate work orders in our ERP system (Bluestreak).
This is an individual contributor role. For the right person, there is a clear path to a lead position over time, based on demonstrated technical judgment and leadership ability.
What You'll Do
- Review incoming customer contracts (purchase orders) for correctness, completeness, and producibility at Newton Heat Treating.
- Generate work orders in Bluestreak (order management / ERP system) per customer contract and specification requirements.
- Review and generate planning documents compliant with both customer and industry standards.
- Interpret aerospace heat treating specifications such as AMS 2770, BAC 5602, DPS 7.00-1, and related customer and prime specifications.
- Ensure contract review documentation complies with Nadcap and other aerospace requirements, and perform duties per relevant internal procedures.
- Raise specification interpretation questions and contract discrepancies to the Quality Manager, and coordinate resolution with production and customers.
- Maintain order entry accuracy and turnaround time; surface opportunities for process improvement.
- Support Nadcap, AS9100, and customer audits related to contract review.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of experience in the heat treating industry - aluminum heat treating strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of aerospace heat treating specifications (for example, AMS 2770, BAC 5602, DPS 7.00-1).
- Demonstrated computer proficiency and experience using ERP or order management systems to create work orders; Bluestreak experience is a strong plus.
- High attention to detail - errors at contract review carry through the entire process.
- Strong time management - able to prioritize a variable workload against production schedules.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence in English.
- Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting time.
- Practical problem-solving; able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience with Nadcap or AS9100 audits.
- Familiarity with aerospace prime requirements (for example, Boeing, Lockheed, and their suppliers).
- Experience with pyrometry-related requirements (AMS 2750) as they affect order processing.
- Interest in growing into a lead role.
Pay and Benefits
- $28.00 starting or more per hour, depending on experience.
- Medical: 100% company-paid medical coverage for employees; cost-share available for spouses and dependents.
- Dental and Vision: Cost-share plans available.
- 401(k): 1:1 company match up to 4% of gross pay.
- Paid Time Off: 40 hours of sick pay per year, plus vacation of up to two weeks depending on length of service.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Office and shop environment with a moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods and use a computer and keyboard frequently. The employee is also regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Heat treating or similar: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
