Heat Operator - Swing Shift

Operates heat treating equipment to process parts per customer specifications and production standards, ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining product quality.

Position Type:
Hourly, Full Time

Work Hours:

Swing Shift (6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM on a rotation)
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hour, depending on experience plus $2.00/hour shift premium

Work Location:

Metform
-Hotform (7034 IL Rt 84 in Savanna, IL)

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

• Operate heat-treating equipment including furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems.
• Load and unload materials or parts into designated fixtures or trays for heat treating processes.
• Oversee and adjust heat treating settings, including temperature, cycle times, and atmosphere, to meet required specifications.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards, including hardness, tempering, and other metallurgical properties.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance and calibration on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Continually look to improve processes and procedures.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Basic mechanical skills and an understanding of heat treatment processes and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Machine operation
• Precision measurement
• Problem solving
• Product specification Qualifications (Required)
• Education:
  
  High School Qualifications (Preferred)
• Certifications:
  
  Powered Industrial Equipment Certification.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Required to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending and stooping required.
• Must have the dexterity to handle small objects.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Exposure to high temperatures, loud noise, and industrial chemicals.

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