Heat Treat Technician

Job Title
Heat Treat Operator
Location: Warren, MI
Shift: 6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Pay: $24.71/hour

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heat Treat Operator to join our team in Warren, MI. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in heat treatment within a manufacturing environment. Please apply only if you have relevant experience applications without it will not be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform minor maintenance on furnaces (non-confined space).

Maintain flow scopes and conduct basic electrical troubleshooting (e.g. replace heating elements).

Read and interpret lab-generated work tickets.

Group and load parts for furnace processing using manual handling or hoists.

Move trays using roller carts and load/unload furnaces.

Set furnace cycle times, temperatures, and atmospheres; monitor cycles.

Copper plate small parts using a progressive tank dip system; strip copper post-cycle.

Charge/discharge chromizing furnaces daily (loosen and tighten 8 bolts per furnace).

Document furnace operations and sign off on work orders and charts.

Place parts in -100?F freezer occasionally.

Perform shot peening on retainers.

Exposure and Work Environment

Brief exposure to industrial chemicals: quench oils, tri-valent chrome, sulfuric acid, cupric sulfate, hexavalent chromium, ammonium iodide, and others.

Regular interaction with high-temperature furnaces (up to 1750?F).

Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 1 year of experience in a precision machining or heat treat environment.

Familiarity with G-code and M-code (G&M Codes).

Hands-on experience with:

o Manual turning, milling, drilling

o CNC mill, lathe, broach, and drilling equipment

Preferred: Experience with a Key Seater machine

Key Competencies

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow detailed work instructions

Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Physical Demands

Frequent repetitive handling of small parts (less than 10 lbs)

Occasional lifting or pushing/pulling heavier loads (hoists, carts, magnets provided)

Manual bolting of chrome furnace doors one to two times per day

Tasks may take 1 to 3 hours per day depending on part size and load

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance