Heat Treat Operator
About The Position
The Heat Treat Furnace Operator operates and maintains a heat-treat furnace used to harden and temper steel fasteners. The operator helps ensure safe operation of the equipment and temperature instruments so the steel stabilizes to the required strength and utility for each fastener application. This role works with a small team and requires self-motivation and dependability. Mechanically inclined applicants are welcome, but mechanical inclination is not required. The operator maintains furnace controls to meet process requirements; inspects parts before and after heat treatment; reads and records computer controls, including the carbon controller; documents nonconforming parts and issues rejection notices or rework orders as needed; maintains inspection documentation and follows lot-tracing protocols; and participates in 5S housekeeping. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The work may involve hot, oily, and noisy conditions and requires wearing protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and the company. Applicants must be able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day, commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule, and pass a drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- Previous heat-treat experience.
- Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
- Dependable and reliable, with good work ethics and the ability to follow established procedures.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to work in a team environment and get along with others.
- Able to read work instructions, blueprints, technical documents, and customer requirements.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to record information and calculate data as needed.
- Able and willing to wear required protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and the company.
- 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 drug screen and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical inclination is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the heat-treat furnace used to harden and temper steel fasteners.
- Maintain furnace controls to meet specified process requirements.
- Help ensure safe operation of equipment and temperature instruments.
- Inspect parts before and after heat treatment for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity.
- Read and record computer controls, including the carbon controller, to ensure required temperatures, soak times, and cooling times are maintained.
- Document parts that do not meet specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed.
- Maintain required inspection documentation and follow lot-tracing protocols.
- Participate in 5S housekeeping.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages of $18.64–$25.90 per hour.
- Pay increases every 6 months.
- Benefits available from the first day.
- Sign-on and referral bonuses.
- Two weeks of paid vacation.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Employee-focused events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
