Heat Lead
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Material Handler
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Hourly - Plant Manual Labor Orchard Park, NY, US
3 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $21.00 To $28.00 Annually
McGard LLC
1st Shift; 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday
Hourly rate $21.00 - $28.00/hour DOE
Ability to work overtime during the week and Saturdays as needed
McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry, is seeking a highly talented and motivated Heat Treat Lead
to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.
McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.
RESPONSIBILITY:- Controls the heat-treating furnaces to alter the properties of selected materials.
- Verify that lot cards have all previous operations signed off.
- Place parts on racks, in trays, or baskets and places them on conveyor or loads them directly into furnace.
- Adjust furnace controls to heat parts to prescribed time and temperature.
- Checks control panel and parts in furnace frequently to be aware of proper furnace operation.
- Operate furnaces, draw ovens, pit draws, and any other related equipment.
- Operate inline parts washers.
- Ensure daily time slips are accurately filled out.
- Ensure that routine maintenance is performed.
- Perform and ensure hardness checks are completed as per the Work Instruction.
- Parts are quenched in oil within furnace and then removed after prescribed time.
- Records time that parts are removed from furnace.
- Unloads racks, washed hearth bars, rollers, and heat shields.
- Replaces above and set up for next load.
- Area is kept in a neat and orderly manner.
- Notify the proper authority of machine or repair needs.
- Train Heat Treat Operators for back up purposes.
- Complete material and supply requisitions.
- Coordinate all PM and shutdown activities.
- Perform maintenance on any powered equipment and forklift (including battery) as required.
- Assist in scheduling daily work and its completion.
- Audit completed work.
- Assist in resolving problems, delays and difficulties.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
- Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance.
- Company provided uniforms.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
If you are an ambitious and driven individual who thrives on innovation and enjoys working in a team environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join McGard and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the automotive security industry.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, prote c ted veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
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