Heat Treat Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Calverton, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is hiring a Heat Treat Operator in Beltsville, Maryland. The role sets up and operates heat-treat furnaces that support parts across all value streams. The operator loads and unloads components, runs cycles according to customer expectations and routing instructions, operates ultrasonic tanks, and monitors and records process data. Core hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with opportunities for overtime. The hourly rate is $25.50; actual compensation may depend on skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The operator verifies furnace cycle settings, temperature and cooling time, and thermocouple readings; maintains controller charts and records for heat-treatment loads; and performs daily and weekly equipment and instrumentation checks. The work also involves examining parts for conformance, hardness testing and marking, and transporting work around the shop and occasionally to vendors using an Eaton vehicle. The position involves exposure to oil, dirt, and heat, and requires the use of safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes throughout the shift. The role requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, at least three years of manufacturing experience, and a valid driver’s license in good standing. Applicants must meet U.S. person requirements for access to export-controlled information. Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits for this position; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Must meet the stated U.S. person definition to access export-controlled information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to read and comprehend specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturing routings.
Ability to stand and move for 8–12 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in a hot environment for 8–12 hours a day.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate an Eaton van or vehicle to transport parts between campus areas.
Must wear safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of heat-treat experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate heat-treat furnaces used to support parts across all value streams.
Load parts into racks, close the furnace door, and insert parts into the furnace when the specified temperature is reached.
Verify the correct heat-treatment cycle temperature and time, cooling rate, and thermocouple readings against tolerance limits.
Document heat-treatment lot number, specification, date, time, temperature, and operator stamp on controller charts; maintain records for parts in stress relief, anneal, solution treatment, and age loads.
Perform and document daily and weekly functionality checks of instrumentation, thermocouples, and furnaces.
Examine parts to ensure metal shade and color conform to specifications.
Test parts for hardness using hardness testing equipment and stamp the heat-treatment identification mark on each part.
Operate ultrasonic tanks and monitor and record process data.
Transport work to different shop areas and occasionally drive to vendors using an Eaton van or vehicle.