Heat Treat Operator

Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. This role is based at our Components location in Beatrice, Nebraska.

About the role

The Heat Treat Operator will operate and maintain heat-treating equipment to efficiently and accurately treat parts, meeting specifications. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and requires alignment with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity, as well as Neapco’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals.

2nd shift position with up to a $2,000 welcome bonus.

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 sustain 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.
• Start up and shut down all equipment in the area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Use various hand tools and measuring devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency required.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment and/or similar mechanical/production role.
• Six to twelve months of industrial-environment experience or equivalent post-high school technical training.
• Fork truck operator certification.
• Basic math and excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and utilize blueprints and schematics, measuring devices, and gages.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others, including production supervisors, engineering, and quality department personnel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and recognize situations requiring immediate corrective action.

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity and ability to lift 40 pounds from the floor.
• Ability to work in hot conditions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, standing for long periods, and repetitive activity involving wrists, hands, and fingers.

Benefits

Neapco offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Compensation dependent upon qualifications.