Furnace Operator

MNP•Utica, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heat Treat Furnace Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the heat treat furnace, which is used to harden and temper steel fasteners. This role ensures the safe operation of equipment and temperature instruments to achieve the required steel stabilization for specific fastener applications. The Operator works within a small team and must be self-motivated and dependable.

Requirements

Previous heat treat experience.
Self-motivated; able to work without constant supervision.
Excellent work ethics: dependable, reliable, follows established procedures.
Possesses basic computer skills.
Able to work in a team environment; gets along with others.
Able to read work and understand work instructions, blueprints, technical documents and customer requirements.
Able to do math calculations and work with numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Able to record information and calculate data as needed.
Able and willing to wear the required protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and MNP.
Able to commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule.
Able to work in hot, oily, and noisy conditions.
Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day.
Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen.
Able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at Specialty Steel Treating Inc, Superior Heat Treat LLC, Great Lakes Industrial Furnace Company, Temp Rite Steel Treating, or Wyatt Services Inc.

Responsibilities

Maintain furnace controls to meet specified requirements of the process.
Mechanically inclined.
Inspect parts before and after the heat-treating operation for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity.
Read and record computer controls such as the carbon controller to ensure required temperatures, soak time, and cooling times are maintained.
Document parts not meeting specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed.
Maintain required documentation of inspections and follow lot tracing protocols.
Participate in 5S housekeeping.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) and 401(k) match
Discretionary profit-sharing
Aflac products
Health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families
Optional employee wellness activities (managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control)
Onsite, personalized retirement counseling
Employee referral bonuses
Employment of friends and families
Access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field
Volunteer opportunities (Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others)
Employee recognition (anniversaries, birthdays, and special events)
Employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others
Employee social activities (Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more)