Furnace Operator (2nd Shift)

RBC•Hartsville, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Set up, operate, or tend heat treating, testing, and finishing equipment, including furnaces, temper ovens, washers, hardness testing, various gauges, black oxide, vibratory tumbler, belt sanders, straightening clamps, gas generator, and other miscellaneous type tooling-measuring devices. Operate and maintain a variety of heat treat equipment, including Lindberg and All-Case furnaces, tempering equipment, and quench tanks to perform straight hardening, case hardening, and black oxide processes. Monitor and adjust furnace controls, flow rates (e.g., Endothermic Atmosphere, Enriching Gas), and temperatures according to established procedures and part specifications. Operate and maintain gas generators and an ESA operating system, including performing periodic maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Load and unload parts by hand or with a charge car and operate a hand truck to move materials to different stations. Perform quality checks on parts, including quench hardness tests, Rockwell hardness testing, and measuring for size and out-of-roundness to ensure quality standards are met. Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning furnaces and tanks, and conduct daily equipment inspections. Execute proper startup and shutdown procedures for all heat treat equipment, generators, and washers, including emergency and weekend shutdowns. Read and interpret heat treat prints and work instructions to determine the correct process for each part. Document production, quality, and time records, and maintain accurate instrument charts. Identify and report unusual conditions, defective materials, or faulty equipment operation to a supervisor or team leader. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety and housekeeping policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to set up, operate, or tend heat treating, testing, and finishing equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain heat treat equipment, including furnaces, tempering equipment, and quench tanks.
Ability to monitor and adjust furnace controls, flow rates, and temperatures.
Ability to operate and maintain gas generators and an ESA operating system.
Ability to load and unload parts and move materials.
Ability to perform quality checks on parts.
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
Ability to execute startup and shutdown procedures.
Ability to read and interpret heat treat prints and work instructions.
Ability to document production, quality, and time records.
Ability to identify and report issues to a supervisor.
Knowledge of safety and housekeeping policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lindberg and All-Case furnaces.
Experience with Endothermic Atmosphere and Enriching Gas flow rates.
Experience with quench hardness tests, Rockwell hardness testing, and measuring for size and out-of-roundness.
Experience with periodic maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of gas generators and ESA operating systems.
Experience with charge cars and hand trucks.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, or tend heat treating, testing, and finishing equipment.
Operate and maintain a variety of heat treat equipment, including Lindberg and All-Case furnaces, tempering equipment, and quench tanks.
Monitor and adjust furnace controls, flow rates, and temperatures.
Operate and maintain gas generators and an ESA operating system.
Load and unload parts by hand or with a charge car and operate a hand truck to move materials.
Perform quality checks on parts, including hardness tests and measurements.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning and inspections.
Execute proper startup and shutdown procedures for all heat treat equipment.
Read and interpret heat treat prints and work instructions.
Document production, quality, and time records.
Identify and report unusual conditions, defective materials, or faulty equipment operation.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.