Heat Treat Operator - Days

Amsted Industries • Petersburg, VA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Heat Treat Operator sets up, operates, and tends to heat equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat-treat metal. The position works in a dynamic environment dependent on multi-tasking and teamwork to ensure coordination of daily activities.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Wear department required, employer provided, personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude and prior industrial experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements, defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.
• Perform all necessary operations related to heat treating a wide variety of steel
• Set furnace temperature controls to suite type of materials and process.
• Load and unload heat treat product.
• Monitor furnace and line performance status and accuracy, based on operational settings.
• Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished products.
• Perform quality inspection including visual checks, gauge usage, SPC tracking and blueprint reading.
• Perform hardness testing to verify quality product.
• Perform equipment and tooling set-ups.
• Use hand and power tools to safely set up presses.
• Remove and clean/replace tooling to maintain production and quality.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection checks on heat treat equipment and fork trucks.
• Communicate with all other team members to assure quality product production and customer satisfaction.
• Complete all necessary forms and quality records related to production.
• Maintain high performance during consistent exposure to physical demands and environmental conditions.
• Tag and segregate non-conforming parts, in accordance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of the Control Room Operator, Specialist or Maintenance as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision and consistently produce repeat parts and new first run parts, accurately within specifications.
• Perform daily 6S duties and basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
• Competitive hourly rate plus annual bonus eligibility potential
• On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed