Heat Treat Operator

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Heat treat operators monitor the process of heat treatment. They control the treatment furnaces and direct all activities of furnace operation, including the interpretation of computer data, temperature measurement and adjustment, loading and unloading product, following work instructions and keeping work area clean and organized.

Note: this is a 12-hour night shift position with ample rotating time off.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Set and adjust speeds of conveyors for prescribed time cycles to pass parts through continuous furnaces.

Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated.

Clean oxides and scales from parts or fittings, using steam sprays or chemical and water baths.

Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces, and color of stock in furnaces to make setting determinations.

Set up and operate or tend machines, such as furnaces, baths, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines, that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal.

Examine and test parts with assortment of equipment to ensure correct hardness to customer specifications.

Meets and maintains productivity levels and quality requirements in support of departmental standards, goals, and schedules.

Make sure all parts are put away after a run to ensure parts are not mixed.

Scale tubs.

Ensure work in progress (WIP) is organized and find lost bins as needed.

Must complete pre-shift check sheet and report any defects immediately.

Must follow all safety standards: proper PPE, steel toe boots, seat belt, stop at intersections.

Keep up on shop floor activities in assigned departments and WIP.

Monitoring and optimization of the scanning process and Task Management system.

Work closely with any new driver in the department released to the production floor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Always work in a safe manner, understanding safety and quality are priority

Fill out any required paperwork

Use of computer systems

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic mathematic skills to include the use of decimals and fractions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Punctual, reliable, and team-oriented

Equivalent 6+ months of manufacturing experience

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

Noise – Laboratory machines.

Chemicals, oils, acids, sprays, coolants and solvents.

Noise – heavy machinery – if in plant.

Noise – vibratory bowls and air feed systems – if in plant.

Responsible for complying with regulations and standards covered under MISOSHA as well as not damaging, moving, interfering or removed any safety related item that is provided.

You should be proficient in:

Machine Setups for Production Runs

Blueprint Reading

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

High School / GED

Excellent Communication Skills

Shop Math Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Salary info:

$18 - $26 / hr