Anderson Shumaker Company
Overview
Anderson Shumaker Company is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Heat Treat Operator to join our manufacturing team on the night shift. This position is responsible for operating and monitoring industrial heat treat furnaces, processing forged steel components according to customer specifications, maintaining accurate production records, and ensuring compliance with company quality and safety standards.
Initial training will take place on the day shift. The employee will transition to the night shift upon successful completion of training and demonstration of the required qualifications.
The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while following established procedures. Previous heat treating experience is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor industrial heat treat furnaces, including safely loading and unloading steel components.
- Review shop cards, work instructions, and heat treat specifications to ensure proper processing.
- Set up heat treat cycles using specified temperatures, cycle times, and thermocouples.
- Monitor furnace temperatures, heating and cooling cycles, and other critical processing parameters.
- Verify that required pyrometry documentation and thermocouple records are current and properly maintained.
- Load materials within approved furnace work zones according to established requirements.
- Perform daily equipment verification checks and ensure hardness testing equipment is operating within acceptable tolerances.
- Perform Brinell Hardness Number (BHN) testing and process test bars as required.
- Review heat treat charts and verify materials meet required processing specifications.
- Maintain accurate heat treatment records, production documentation, and material traceability in the ERP system.
- Review production schedules and order priorities to ensure assigned work is completed efficiently.
- Identify and report material defects, nonconforming products, test failures, and equipment issues.
- Properly identify and segregate nonconforming or unmarked materials.
- Stage and move completed materials to the next manufacturing operation.
- Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as trained and authorized.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous manufacturing or heat treating experience preferred.
- Experience operating industrial furnaces or similar manufacturing equipment is a plus.
- Basic understanding of heat treating processes, steel processing, or metallurgy preferred.
- Ability to read and follow shop cards, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
- Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
- Ability to use tape measures, scales, and other measuring instruments accurately.
- Basic computer skills; ERP system experience is a plus.
- Experience with hardness testing or inspection equipment preferred.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and communicate production or quality concerns.
- Dependable and able to manage assigned tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to high temperatures, loud noise, furnaces, and heavy equipment.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to safely handle and move heavy steel components using appropriate material handling equipment.
Schedule and Compensation
Position: Full-Time – Night Shift
Initial Training: Day shift until required training is completed and qualifications are met.
Regular Shift After Training: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Overtime and Weekends: Must be available for potential overtime and weekend work based on production needs.