Heat Treat Operator

About the role

The Heat Treat Operator is responsible for operating CNC lathe and/or milling machines, loading and inspecting parts, changing offsets and tooling, and ensuring parts are heat treated through an induction heat treat process.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operations – Check specs, load/unload production lines.
• Utilize measurement tools such as pre-set gauges to verify quality of production.
• Perform visual inspection of parts.
• Make necessary offsets.
• Change/adjust production tooling.
• Complete forms recording production results.
• Daily preventative maintenance, remove and dispose of chips/shavings, replenish fluids/lubricants.
• Comply with ISO 16949 & 14001 requirements, safety regulations, and maintain clean and orderly work areas - perform 5S cleaning responsibilities.
• Reads job instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; demonstrated ability to add and subtract decimals with high degree of accuracy.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to automated or robotic equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret piece part drawings and make decisions regarding part quality and offset changes.
• Experience in machining and using measuring tools such as drop indicators, dial bore gauges, plug gauges, fixture related pin gauges.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment running multiple production lines, prioritizing tasks to maximize efficiency.
• Able to maintain regular and predictable attendance, work overtime and weekends as needed.

Benefits

NTA Precision Axle offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k) retirement account, Paid Time Off (PTO), and eligibility for tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Starting Wage: $19.00. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

Work is performed in a manufacturing setting standing and walking on concrete floors throughout an 8 to 12 hour shift with frequent handling of metal parts weighing 1 to 5 pounds, visual inspection, occasional bending or reaching, use of hand tools, use of up to 50 lbs. of force to move heavy loads on wheels.