Heat Treat Operator - Manufacturing - Production

Scot Forge•Spring Grove, IL

4d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications all over the world. We perform a hair follicle pre-employment drug screen test, lift test up to 65 lbs and background check. This is an entry-level opening for a Heat Treat Operator in Production/Manufacturing. The role involves working in a team with a high level of interdependence and offers a career path within the company. The hours are for the 2nd Shift, 5 pm - 5 am, working 4 days on and then switching to 4 days off, with a 10% shift premium. Scot Forge is a premier company with great people and is 100% employee-owned, manufacturing custom open die and rolled ring forgings for over 130 years for various industries including infrastructure, energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, and national defense.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required or equivalent
Basic shop math - calculation of quench times based on part sizes, cycle times, etc.
Ability to work in temperatures up to 100 degrees in Summer and below 30 degrees in Winter
Ability to perform frequent lifting of 65 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience
Manufacturing experience
Helpful experience includes strong time and measurement /tape measure aptitude or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Program and monitor furnace cycles via temperature controllers, adjustments and record readings.
Properly calibrate all equipment.
Prepare heat treat furnace, ensure orientation of load and remove shims.
Load and unload material into quench tank according to both established and unestablished guidelines and practices.
Load and unload materials into furnaces according to established load sheet instructions keeping in mind product support and furnace uniformity.
Evaluate and straighten tempered parts as required in accordance with established practices.
Perform Brinell testing operations and record results in accordance with established specifications.
Read and understand shop order routing and be able to identify the next operation and prepare and move the forgings to the appropriate department location for the next operation.
Read and understand basic blueprints (weights, product sizes locations, hardness, test location).
Work in cooperation with all fellow employee owners to sustain a strong team atmosphere.
Required to pass written and practical Heat Treat Examination within 12 months.
Required to become a certified hardness tester (use, calibrate and test proper equipment).
Actively participate to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Follow policies, programs and procedures for the reduction and elimination of industrial accidents.