Heat Treat Operator

Job Description

The Heat Treat Operator will operate and maintain heat treating equipment to efficiently and accurately treat parts, meeting specifications. This position will report to the Production Supervisor and is based at our Components location in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Core Values

Neapco's Core Values include Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity. We also strive to meet our Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Control furnaces to heat treat metal components.
• Determine temperature and time of heating cycle according to specification.
• Make necessary adjustments/changes.
• Load and unload parts into furnace.
• Test hardness of parts.
• Tag quality of parts.
• Anticipate and make adjustments for external factors impacting furnaces and/or generators.
• Complete reports indicating status of parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance as allowable in furnace area.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition, and also maintain and sustain the 5s standards.
• Perform additional duties as required by the position or supervisor.
• Rotate tasks within the work group.
• Work extra hours to maintain production needs if necessary.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
• Must be able to start up and shutdown all equipment in area.
• Use various hand tools and measuring devices.

Required Skills

• Basic math and excellent mechanical skills.
• The ability to read, understand and utilize blueprints and schematics, measuring devices and gauges.
• The ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions and to work effectively with others, including production supervisor, engineering and quality department personnel.
• A level of responsibility to work with a minimum of supervision and the ability to recognize and take appropriate steps in situations requiring immediate corrective action.

Education

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalency required.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Previous experience within the manufacturing environment and/or similar mechanical/production experience preferred.
• Fork truck operator certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess physical dexterity and the ability to lift 40 pounds from the floor.
• Position may involve working in hot conditions, frequent bending, reaching, standing for long periods of time and repetitive activity involving wrist, hands and fingers.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a drug-free workplace policy and respect for diversity and ethical treatment.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.neapco.com.