Heat Treat Technician

Simpson Strong-Tie•Gallatin, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is hiring a Heat Treat Technician to set up, operate, and maintain continuous, batch, and induction heat-treat process equipment. The technician reviews production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat-cycle requirements for components. The position reports directly to the Department Supervisor and is located in Gallatin, Tennessee. It is a full-time, non-exempt position on the A/B shift: 11.5-hour shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a rotating 2-3-2 schedule. The schedule alternates between Monday–Tuesday and Saturday–Sunday one week, then Wednesday–Friday the next week. The role involves processing fasteners to impart specified material properties, monitoring equipment and process conditions, checking parts against quality and drawing specifications, responding to alarms, documenting production and findings, and supporting equipment maintenance. The position requires working around large operating equipment and moving mechanical parts in a loud environment that may include dust, heat or cold, and wet or humid conditions. Employees regularly stand and walk and must be able to handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with proper equipment. Travel is not required, and relocation is not available. The hourly pay range is $23.46–$35.19, plus shift differential. Eligible full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; employee stock purchase and bonus plans; paid holidays and other paid leave; employee discounts; employee referral bonuses; charitable contribution matching; and education reimbursement. The company also describes quarterly bonuses or commission, subject to position eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Knowledge of heat-treating processes, testing, metallurgy, and temperatures.
Five years of experience in a heat-treat facility.
Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification; certification will be provided at hire.
Forklift experience.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to work for long periods in hot environments.
Reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies, and to work independently.
Ability to perform the mathematical reasoning described in the posting, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with 10s and 100s.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Ability to recognize and respond quickly to dangerous situations safely and efficiently.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier weights may be handled with proper equipment.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, see, talk, and hear; occasional sitting is required.
Ability to continuously position oneself to maintain equipment operation.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts in loud conditions and possible exposure to dust, heat or cold, and wet or humid conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, protective clothing, heat-resistant gear, and respirators when required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of technical college, or at least five years of on-the-job training working with atmosphere heat-treating furnaces.
Understanding of atmosphere furnace fundamentals and operation.
Familiarity with pre- and post-process testing, such as hardness testing.
Familiarity with preventative maintenance for atmosphere furnaces.
Ability to demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.
Understanding of company quality standards and quality-control processes.
Ability to apply customer service principles and processes at work.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of heat-treating processes, including temperatures, atmospheres, quenching, soaking times, and equipment maintenance, to use heat-treat systems properly.
Prepare work for processing by loading and unloading furnaces, bins, fixtures, and baskets, and inspect incoming components for type, quality issues, and deviations.
Track heat-treat lots and assigned markings and load and unload systems safely to prevent parts from being mixed.
Set up and operate continuous or batch heat-treat systems to impart specified material properties to fasteners; follow up on test results and take corrective action based on instrumentation and feedback.
Operate related equipment and adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times; use thermal instruments, charts, dials, and gauges to ensure furnace temperature uniformity.
Monitor process conditions, identify and diagnose abnormalities, and monitor critical system areas such as weigh-feed locations, transition zones, pinch points, and exhaust.
Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, scales, and hardness-testing equipment to verify part hardness, depth, and conformance to quality and drawing specifications.
Respond to system alarms and perform routine maintenance for typical faults, misalignments, discontinuities, and other issues.
Record work output and assist with production and findings documentation, including records of rejected material.
Assist with equipment repair and replacement during maintenance shutdowns.
Attend daily task briefings with the supervisor and communicate work progress transparently.
Train new employees in work procedures.
Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and requirements, recognize and respond safely to hazards, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Build skills and recommend or implement process improvements to increase department throughput while meeting product quality requirements.
Communicate effectively across departments and levels, listen and ask questions to ensure understanding, and work with others to accomplish group goals.