Heat Treat Technician

Job Description

Burton Mill Solutions is a proud division of Wood Technologies International (WTI). In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI. In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling which has allowed us to provider an unprecedented range of wood processing technology and technical expertise, including saws and knives, machinery and automation, process engineering, and mill flow.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are seeking a Heat Treat Technician to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position works out of our facility in Fountain Inn, SC. Come and grow with us!

Our Heat Treat Operators use technology and advanced furnaces to precisely manipulate the physical and chemical properties of metal through controlled heating and cooling. Whether it's hardening, tempering, annealing, or casehardening, they ensure each metal object meets exact specifications, transforming raw material into high-performance components in a demanding, high-temperature environment.

Pay range for this position is $22.50-$27.00 per hour DOE.

How you will make a positive impact:

Intermediate programming skills in order to change, manipulate, or troubleshoot Heat Treating furnace / robotics

Ability to understand heat treating processes to accurately treat steel to specified tolerance

Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently run furnace

Basic mechanical skills for maintaining or troubleshooting furnace or robotics

Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently run furnaces

Use specialized hand tools for grinding and testing hardness of steel

Use calipers and micrometers. Must understand fractions and decimals

Read industrial knife blueprints

Complete quality/hardness checks

Complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPCs) for all assignments

Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)

Load and unload steel from ovens and pallets

General cleaning of machines and area

Must cross-train to other positions as requested

May be required to provide support and training to others

Work with a high sense of urgency

Wear all required PPE

Active participation in Lean and Safety training

Demonstrate ability to meet tact times

The value you bring:

Technology:

Intermediate programming skills required to change, manipulate, or troubleshoot heat treating furnace or robotics

Ability to understand heat treating processes to accurately treat steel to specified tolerances

Must accurately input data into ERP System

Microsoft: Teams and email

Must be at least 18 years or older

Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Able to work with people to troubleshoot problems

Able to accomplish daily work requirements to meet customer demands

Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently

Must be able to do basic math, including decimals and fractions

Must be able to speak and read English

Must be able to lift 50 pounds alone or up to 100 pounds with lift assistance

Must be able to walk and stand for 8-12 hours a day

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire

Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability

401k with employer matching available

Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time

8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement

Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit

Full-time