Heat Treat Operator

About the role

Transform product from annealed-machinable state to finished specification hardness. Plan ahead for loading and processing product through heat treat furnace, wash and draws, and unload product to wheelabrator or into tubs for the next operation. Maintain accurate records and follow assigned work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate weight scales, tow motor, wheelabrator, heat treat furnaces, generators, draw furnaces, wash system, load transfer cart, nitrogen purge system, oil recovery system, Wilson hardness tester, and overhead hoist.
• Operate, compute, and monitor timers, temperature controllers, set point burn-offs, and pilot lights.
• Ensure shim stock samples and wash solution samples are taken to the lab for analysis and titration.
• Use moderate judgment to plan and perform work; determine sequence of setups, operations, and processes within recognized or standard methods and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals and fractions.
• Work from drawings, specifications, and formulas involving limited detail.
• Use and interpret measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, scales, electric meters, and oscilloscopes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.