Heat Treat Utility Operator

Essential Responsibilities

• Set-up/operate electric and gas-fired furnaces and associated quenching devices to ensure parts are heat treated to specifications.
• Tools and equipment: Heat treating furnaces and quenching equipment, shot blast, inspection such as micrometers, hardness testing equipment, basic hand tools, natural gas torches, presses & clamps, cranes & floor dies, carburizing equipment with temperature and atmosphere control instruments, induction hardening furnace.
• Set-up/operate production furnaces and associated quenching equipment to ensure correct hardness, size and flatness of all parts. Assignment to a particular furnace will be made by supervision.
• Perform size and hardness checks.
• Maintain accurate log for equipment being used.
• Set-up floor dies and participate in quenching operations.
• Load/unload spherodizing furnaces & tempering ovens, and completes necessary paperwork.
• Assist the HT A in all tasks related to carburizing & hardening, and provide backup for the HT A, as needed.
• Temporary assignments to other shifts may occur if needed for production requirements.
• May assist in carburizing operation by loading/unloading fixtures & baskets using standard procedures.
• Examine carb fixtures & baskets, and report unserviceable condition to supervision.
• Participate in charging and quenching operations.
• Perform straightening operations, as directed by supervision.
• Responsible for proper care of company tools, observance of safety regulations, and correct reporting of time & production.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order and maintaining a neat & orderly work area.

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Able to read, write, and do basic math.
• Able to accurately follow heat treat standard procedures.
• Able to satisfactorily perform the job of Induction Hardener, Straightener, and Hardness Tester.
• Able to perform work that is physically demanding.
• Able to satisfactorily perform the job of HT-A and HT-C.