Heat Treat Operator - Swing Shift

Operates heat treating equipment to process parts per customer specifications and production standards, ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining product quality.

Job Details

Position Type: Hourly, Full Time

Work Hours: Swing Shift (6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM on a rotation) 

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hour, depending on experience o Plus, $2.00/hour shift premium

Work Location: Metform -Hotform (7034 IL Rt 84 in Savanna, IL)

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heat-treating equipment including furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems. 

• Load and unload materials or parts into designated fixtures or trays for heat treating processes. 

• Oversee and adjust heat treating settings, including temperature, cycle times, and atmosphere, to meet required specifications. 

• Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards, including hardness, tempering, and other metallurgical properties. 

• Read and interpret, blueprints, work instructions and technical specifications.

• Perform basic maintenance and calibration on equipment to ensure optimal performance. • Continually look to improve processes and procedures.

• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies 

• Basic mechanical skills and an understanding of heat treatment processes and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret, blueprints, work instructions and technical specifications.

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 

• Machine operation

• Precision measurement

• Problem solving

• Product specification Qualifications (Required)

• Education: High School Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certifications: Powered Industrial Equipment Certification.

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds repeatedly.

• Required to stand for extended periods.

• Must be able to push/pull objects up-to 50 pounds.

• Frequent bending and stooping required.

• Must have the dexterity to handle small objects.

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.

• Exposure to high temperatures, loud noise, and industrial chemicals.