Heat Treat Operator I

Heat Treat Operator

Requires specific knowledge of general heat treat requirements for aluminum, titanium, nickel based alloys, stainless, and alloy steels. Must be familiar with Heat Treat scheduling to ensure proper sequence for product through heat treating. Must be familiar with the operation, adjustment and routine maintenance of all furnace controllers. Under the direction of an operator will batch loads for optimum productivity. Will be trained and under guidance will set thermal couple, prepare load per optimal heat distribution of load.

Unload furnaces. Responsible for heat treat and process furnace accuracy and uniformity surveys. Ability to move parts on and off pallets. Interpret hardness rating utilizing measuring tools and standards. Places work piece into a heating furnace for a specified period of time. Will be responsible for Hardness testing, utilizing specific calibrated hardness testing equipment. Must have understanding and knowledge of company procedures and work instructions.

Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures.

Skill/Knowledge:
High School Diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of relative manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to compute rate ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Basic computer knowledge preferred. Must be certified to operate a forklift to approved O.S.H.A. standards.

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 3rd shift, 9pm - 5:30am.