JOB SUMMARY:
Under direction of the Heat Treating Specialist, operates
various types of heat treating equipment, used by the Company, making settings
and adjustments as required to obtain correct mechanical properties as specified
on material documentation.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checks incoming materials, identifies and determines proper furnace
settings and adjustments according to heat treat specifications.
- Monitors heat treating equipment to assure proper settings and
adjustments are maintained.
- Works with appropriate personnel to determine proper heat treat
procedure for all materials.
- Records temperature and time cycle data and posts data as per
established procedures.
- Moves product or heat treating supplies within the department or to
designated areas of the plant.
- Performs daily maintenance and preventative maintenance on heat
treating equipment and other tools and equipment used. Effect minor repairs as
necessary. Assists with major repairs.
- Visually or with precision measuring instruments, checks product
specifications as to tensile strength, shear tolerance, micro hardness etc.
- Performs or directs cleaning operations before, during and after heat
treating.
Responsible for production quality and quantity of workpieces processed.
Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving,
team building, and all other team activities to improve the processes,
productivity, quality, etc. of the heat treating operations. Uses interpersonal skills
as well as good written and verbal communications. Assists other department
members as required
Equipment/Process Responsibilities - Performs duties where property, tools,
equipment, or machines may be damaged or man hours lost through improper
daily maintenance and attention to processing. Sets-up and adjusts multiple and
various heat treating equipment. Effects minor repairs to equipment.
Material or Product Responsibilities - Performs duties that require close
attention to work and supporting documentation specifications and other
requirements. Responsible for accuracy of products treated. Visually and/or with
precision measuring instruments checks work for proper results..
Responsibility for Work of Others - Accuracy of communication is mandatory
to the successful production and qualification of workpieces. Must
communicate to appropriate personnel any problems or concerns regarding
quality of work received or time flow of work in progress as it affects production
schedules. Must be able to train employees of equal or lower classification in
heat treating operations as well as on methods and procedures used by the
Company in the production workflow and tracking.
Safety Responsibilities - Good housekeeping, knowledge of heat treating
equipment safety and adherence to Company safety rules is required.
Initiative and Ingenuity - Requires initiative in solving problems associated with
the set-up and operation of at least 2 pieces of heat treating equipment
concurrently and ingenuity in adapting tooling and shop aids to complete
operations. Makes suggestions for improving the efficiency of work flow or
equipment operation. Takes on or reports for additional work as current tasks
are completed. Performs other work related tasks as deemed necessary by
Company needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Surroundings- Work is in a machine shop environment where
noise, temperature fluctuations, the repetitive nature of the job, etc. are less
desirable than in a typical office environment.
Unavoidable Hazards -Possible hazards related to cuts, bruises, muscle strain,
and bums. Exposure to metalworking fluids, airborne particles and extreme high
temperatures. Appropriate protective wear for eyes, ears and clothing are
required.
EFFORT
Physical -Able to lift up to 100 pounds. Hand and finger manipulation to adjust
equipment and settings. Able to reach, bend and stretch. Able to use tools
required for heat treat set-up. Capable of maneuvering between and operate at
least 2 pieces of heat treating equipment concurrently. Most job assignments
require standing and/or sitting for periods exceeding 15 minutes at a time.
Mental -Work at times is highly repetitive and monotonous. However, set-up
and adjustments to heat treating equipment may require improvisation or
ingenuity to achieve desired results. Reasoning ability required to interpret
documentation of a highly technical nature. Must be able to draw valid
conclusions from a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Required to run at
least 2 pieces of heat treating equipment concurrently and able to organize work
flow for best efficiency.
Visual - Close attention to detail with moderate eye concentration over long
periods of time. Able to read various precision instruments and gauges etc.
Must be able to visually check workpieces for quality.
Pay Range: $28.50 - $37.11 Depending on experience.