Heat Treater I - 2nd Shift

Wright & McGill Co. • Denver, CO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle is seeking a Heat Treater for their 2nd shift operations. This role involves performing heat treating processes on fishhooks, including degreasing and using furnaces to harden metal hooks according to company specifications and schedules to fulfill customer orders. The company, established in 1925 and located in Denver, Colorado, is a recognized name in the tackle industry, known for its premium quality fishhooks and commitment to "Made in America."

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess basic reading and writing skills in order to read, understand and follow directions and maintain records.
• Must successfully complete an initial program of classroom instruction regarding the nature of handling, storage and treatment of hazardous material including all pertinent regulations. Continuing on the job training on this subject will be done when deemed necessary by Manager or when new materials or regulations are introduced. This training must include emergency response procedures including shutdown of operations. All training will be done on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mechanical experience preferred in order to operate and do minor maintenance on furnace washer.

Responsibilities

• Daily degreases all hooks from hook machine and from brazing departments and occasionally from other departments by immersing in chemical solution.
• Daily on a continuous basis manually loads trays of hooks into furnaces and unloads them from the furnace according to pre-determined temperatures and time.
• Adjusts furnace controls for time, temperature and dew points as needed.
• Adds chemicals such as oxidizers, mild alkalizers and lubricants to equipment to maintain levels and/or concentration.
• Cryogenically treats hooks as requested per customer order.
• Keeps written records on hook loads.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the department by sweeping, keeping thoroughfares clear of obstacles, etc.
• Performs similar or less skilled work.
• Quality-checks hooks out of each basket per instructions.
• Assures proper cards are placed in correct trays.
• Relocates to other departments such as, but not limited to Plating, Shipping or Warehouse, if not needed in heat treat.

Benefits

• Generous shift differential for evening and weekend shifts
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Fishing License reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees