3rd Shift Heat Treat Operator

ITW•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

The Heat Treat Operator tends multiple heat treat furnace machines at the front and/or lower end to harden manufactured products to specifications on a production basis. The role requires working in extreme heat while maintaining product quality. Operators may work on both sides of the heat-treat process and perform production, testing, process-control, material-handling, and housekeeping tasks. They are expected to follow company procedures, policies, work instructions, and applicable internal, external, and TS16949 requirements while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in hot environments for long periods.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Attention to detail.
Professional communication skills when dealing with the public and employees at any level.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Meet the physical demands of regularly standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, talking or hearing, and smelling; frequently reaching; and occasionally sitting and stooping or crouching.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of industrial experience preferred.
Experience operating a forklift.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Run both sides of the heat-treat process.
Maneuver barrels containing metal product manually or with barrel dollies and barrel dumpers; secure barrels and load the automatic feeding device.
Weigh totes and create and scan labels.
Keep barrels and totes free of parts, foreign material, and oil.
Start machines, engage feed, keep probes clean, maintain an even and consistent product load on the furnace hearth tray, and observe operations.
Maintain machine controls and guides, making consistent adjustments to keep the process within product specifications.
Obtain samples and complete specified testing, including hardness, soap concentration, light oil concentration, and titration.
Operate an overhead crane.
Perform or assist with the salt reclaim process.
Complete daily 5S duties and LPA activities.
Adjust chemical flow to machine reservoirs and operate valves to start the flow of soaps, phosphate coating, and light oil.
Maintain process documentation accurately and consistently.
Replace or repair worn machine accessories, including tightening bolts, swapping motors, and changing steam coils; assist maintenance when needed.
Maintain knowledge of chemical inventory.
Comply with company procedures, policies, work instructions, and internal, external, and TS16949 requirements.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.