Heat Operator

## Heat Treat Operator Apply:
Amarillo, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR Amarillo Gear Company LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Maintain, setup, and operate Box/Internal Quench furnaces and support equipment including endothermic gas generator, transfer cart, quench presses, and tempering oven. Perform light lathe work to support the department.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Must be able to lift 25 lbs and reach, bend, squat, and stand for 10 hours per day.  Must be able to work in cramped and confined areas.  Must be certifiable for respirator use.
** Special

Skills:

** Good industrial mechanical aptitude.
Able to work closely with others—able to multitask.
Able to work with minimal supervision—self starter.
Engine lathe experience required.
Fabrication/welding experience required.
Safety Focused—ability to work safely around very hot equipment/parts.
Required to follow and uphold established procedures.
Detail oriented—paper work and record keeping.
Understanding of instrumentation and process control methods
** Responsibilities:
** 1.  Schedule material through the furnaces to meet production needs.
2.  Monitor and adjust furnace controls      
3.  Setup and operate quench presses.
4.  Maintain equipment in good operating condition by complying with the TPM checklist.
5.  Maintain and track inventory of spare parts, repair parts, and materials.
6.  Maintain and repair furnace equipment, work holding equipment, and other support      equipment.
7.  Work from prints, summaries, written and oral instructions.
8.  Assure quality products by following procedures and work instructions.
9.  Maintain records required for job orders and quality assurance in accordance with quality procedures and work instructions.
10.  Be available for weekend and emergency callout.
11.  Participate in 5S and Continuous Improvement activities, keep work area clean/organized, and identify ways to improve the operation.
12.  Follow all company safety procedures and JSA for specific tasks.  Help write new JSA when needed.
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* Activities:

** Makeup Furnace loads
De-Collars stem pinions   Unload and load furnaces
Regularly check V-belts and air filters   Setup quench presses
Monitor furnace performance including   Clean quench oil from parts                                       chain drives, combustion system, elevator,   Load tempering oven                                                  pumps, fans, limit switches, etc.
Log jobs in the heat treat log book
Perform Furnace Repairs:
Log jobs in the burnout log book
Install radiant tubes   Burnout furnace, endo burnout, and purge
Replace refractory brick and insulation   Change chart paper and document process
Repair doors and door seals   Check and adjust fluid levels, lubricate equipment   Repair gas valves and solenoids   Palletize parts
Repair pneumatic cylinders   Perform hardness tests
Replace catalyst in Endo Generator   Perform shim tests on furnaces
Compressor and carburetor repair   Clean and maintain flow meters
Replace bearings on heat zone fans   Operate/Maintain electronic furnace controls
Replace rollers and roller rails
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.