Heat Treat Operator / Production / Manufacturing

Scot Forge • Clinton, WI

85d

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing the required heating and cooling operations necessary to impact physical properties in forgings to conform to our customer specifications. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Prepares furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map. Program furnace temperature controls for type of material and process; monitor furnace cycles adjust as needed, record temperature readings. Generates/updates required reports to document process parameters. Prepares and assembles load thermocouple. Load forgings into heat treat furnace and remove from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts. Setup, operate and troubleshoot multiple heat treat furnaces. Transport completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station, process forgings through quench and cool operations. Properly calibrate all equipment. Evaluate and straighten tempered parts as required in accordance with established practices. Operates Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment, record results in accordance with established specifications. Works from specifications, charts, detailed work instructions, etc. Work in cooperation with all fellow employee-owners to sustain a strong team atmosphere.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and implement long term solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Keen attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proficient in blueprint reading and shop math.
• Possess basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hardness testing
• Knowledge of heat-treating practices and procedures
• Knowledge/use of thermocouple wire/probes
• Prior experience with heavy industrial equipment
• Familiar with industrial furnaces and components
• Working knowledge of metallurgical concepts

Responsibilities

• Prepares furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map.
• Program furnace temperature controls for type of material and process; monitor furnace cycles adjust as needed, record temperature readings.
• Generates/updates required reports to document process parameters.
• Prepares and assembles load thermocouple.
• Load forgings into heat treat furnace and remove from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts.
• Setup, operate and troubleshoot multiple heat treat furnaces.
• Transport completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station, process forgings through quench and cool operations.
• Properly calibrate all equipment.
• Evaluate and straighten tempered parts as required in accordance with established practices.
• Operates Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment, record results in accordance with established specifications.
• Works from specifications, charts, detailed work instructions, etc.
• Work in cooperation with all fellow employee-owners to sustain a strong team atmosphere.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Profit sharing bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan
• Prescription Drug Plan & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k
• Company sponsored Life, Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational bonus
• Paid vacation & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees