Heat Treat Operator - Level 1
About The Position
Under direct supervision, level one heat treat operators load and unload baskets for heat treat prep. As well as unload baskets post heat treat. They will also update data production logs, and update MRP/ERP. Demonstrate the ability to correctly interpret work orders to verify raw material lot control number, basic print reading to verify part identification. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Review orders in process, time out, cooling methods Review production schedule for orders per furnace Prepare production loads per furnace availability Ensure furnaces are not left idle for longer than required Identify material per shop traveler information and instructions Verify identification of material matches Job Card. (i.e. Qty, Type,Heat #’s,etc.) Rack material for free circulation of heating & cooling medium per shop order instructions and not to exceed required furnace working zone and temperature/ tolerance requirements Ensure heat number separation is maintained, when required. Steel stamp bars as required Clean/precoat material Load/Unload furnaces, as required. Assist in setting and checking furnace instrumentation Assist in attaching load thermocouples and following other special instructions listed on the job card Perform degreasing operation As required transfer parts from SS racks to wood pallets, Position job for next process. Ensure heats are separate and tags are attached. Oversees heat treatment of open and closed die forgings, in house conversions of ingots, billets, and rolled rings, with minimal supervision Possesses thorough understanding of controlling and monitoring all heat treat furnaces as well as their limits and capabilities Prepares furnace loads, dependent upon material type and quantity allowable in furnace Verifies piece count and straightness and flatness of parts before and after material is heat treated Performs cold and hot straightening if necessary Conducts hardness inspection of material Oversees furnace light up and monitoring Operate a forklift and safely load and unload materials Perform visual inspections for part defects or damage Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1+ years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must have U.S. person status as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Relevant certificate of completion from a technical school preferred but not required.
- Experience in manufacturing industry is highly preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload baskets for heat treat prep and post heat treat.
- Update data production logs and MRP/ERP.
- Interpret work orders to verify raw material lot control number.
- Perform basic print reading to verify part identification.
- Review orders in process, time out, and cooling methods.
- Review production schedule for orders per furnace.
- Prepare production loads per furnace availability.
- Ensure furnaces are not left idle for longer than required.
- Identify material per shop traveler information and instructions.
- Verify identification of material matches Job Card (Qty, Type, Heat #’s, etc.).
- Rack material for free circulation of heating & cooling medium per shop order instructions and not to exceed required furnace working zone and temperature/tolerance requirements.
- Ensure heat number separation is maintained, when required.
- Steel stamp bars as required.
- Clean/precoat material.
- Load/Unload furnaces, as required.
- Assist in setting and checking furnace instrumentation.
- Assist in attaching load thermocouples and following other special instructions listed on the job card.
- Perform degreasing operation.
- Transfer parts from SS racks to wood pallets as required.
- Position job for next process.
- Ensure heats are separate and tags are attached.
- Oversee heat treatment of open and closed die forgings, in house conversions of ingots, billets, and rolled rings, with minimal supervision.
- Control and monitor all heat treat furnaces, as well as their limits and capabilities.
- Prepare furnace loads, dependent upon material type and quantity allowable in furnace.
- Verify piece count and straightness and flatness of parts before and after material is heat treated.
- Perform cold and hot straightening if necessary.
- Conduct hardness inspection of material.
- Oversee furnace light up and monitoring.
- Operate a forklift and safely load and unload materials.
- Perform visual inspections for part defects or damage.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
