Heat Specialist- 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Milacron is seeking a Heat Treat Specialist to join our manufacturing team on 3rd shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining heat treatment equipment to harden, temper, and anneal metal components used in our products. This role requires a detail‑oriented professional with experience in heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and quality control in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.

• Position will work on 3rd shift (11pm-7am), with training to be conducted on 1st shift (7am-3pm) for the first 60‑90 days.

• Heat Treatment Operations:
  Set up, operate, and monitor heat treat furnaces, and quenching processes for steel and alloy components.
• Process Control:
  Read and interpret blueprints, production schedules, and work orders to determine the appropriate heat‑treating methods, temperatures, and cycle times.
• Quality Assurance:
  Conduct hardness testing, metallurgical inspections, and other quality checks to ensure compliance with Milacron’s engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all heat treatment equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Follow all OSHA, ISO, and company safety regulations to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Documentation:
  Maintain detailed records of heat treatment cycles, test results, and process deviations for quality assurance and traceability.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in operating heat treatment equipment, gas carburizing furnaces.
• Strong understanding of metal properties, hardness testing, and quenching techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.

• 2+ years of experience in heat treating, metallurgy, or a related manufacturing role.
• Technical certifications in metallurgy or heat treatment are a plus.

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full‑line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment.

Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruiti In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.