Heat Treat Operator
About The Position
The Heat Treat Operator manages thermal processing for aluminum and magnesium castings to achieve customer-specified material properties. This hands-on role requires precise temperature control, accurate timing, process monitoring, and safe operation of industrial furnaces and quenching systems. The operator monitors castings throughout the heat-treatment cycle, makes process adjustments as needed, records processing data, and ensures castings meet requirements for tensile strength, ductility, hardness, shock resistance, and stress relief. The role requires technical precision, sustained focus, physical capability, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. On-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and follow customer procedures, diagrams, work instructions, and technical specifications.
- Ability to accurately read and interpret analog and digital temperature gauges.
- Ability to set and monitor furnace controls and heat-cycle parameters.
- Strong attention to detail when monitoring temperature trends, timing, and process data.
- Ability to operate electric skid lifts and material-handling equipment safely.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally grip or push/pull with up to 80 pounds of force and perform stooping, kneeling, and elevated work.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
Nice To Haves
- Previous heat-treatment or manufacturing experience.
- Heat-treatment certification or related technical qualification.
- Previous experience with aluminum or magnesium thermal processing.
- Experience operating with customer-specific heat-treatment procedures and material-property requirements.
- Experience with electric skid lifts or other material-handling equipment.
- Willingness to complete additional training and obtain heat-treatment qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Set, read, and maintain temperature gauges and furnace controls according to customer specifications and work instructions.
- Prepare and load castings for heat treatment and move them through furnaces at the required times and durations.
- Monitor castings throughout each heat-treatment cycle.
- Perform air, water, or other quenching operations to achieve required cooling rates.
- Record temperature data, timing, and processing parameters for each casting batch.
- Identify and report temperature fluctuations, gauge issues, and process deviations.
- Operate electric skid lifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
- Remove, organize, and identify finished castings after processing.
- Maintain safe furnace operations and follow all safety procedures and required PPE practices.
- Support consistent achievement of required material properties.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
