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Heat Treat - 3rd Shift

Eck Industries, Inc.

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Manitowoc, WI
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Third Shift
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Details

Job Location:    Corporate - Manitowoc, WI
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:    None
Job Shift:    Third
Job Category:    General Labor

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary purpose of a heat treat operator is to prepare castings for heat treatment by looking at required specifications outlined in the work instructions that address the aging and straightening process of the casting. They are responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to heat treat equipment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Straightening Operation:

  • Carry the casting from the material load, and place into a fixture, or directly onto the steel bench.
  • Use a leather mallet or hand hammer to strike the casting with as much force and number of blows necessary to “straighten” the casting within acceptable tolerances, as is determined by its fit within the fixture or other gauging. (For large, heavy castings with thick walls these are “straightened” by use of a sledge hammer.)
  • Once a casting is finished, unload from the fixture or bench top, and set aside to the finished load with dividers required by work instructions between layer.

 

Heat Treat Operation:

  • Unload casting and remove divider from casting load.
  • Load and position the castings onto heat treat rack or in heat treat basket as outlined in work instructions.
  • Place an expanded metal divider between layers. 
  • Verify correct test bars are placed in each heat treat load.
  • Load full racks/baskets into the heat treat oven and quench tanks with forklift and/or overhead hoist.
  • Verify times per part specific work instructions.
  • Verify oven temperatures for solution.
  • Verify oven temperatures for aging.
  • After completion of the heat treatment and aging cycles- unload the castings heat treat rack or basket and set aside to the finished load with dividers between layers.

 

Both Operations may be required to:

  • Sign off on all required paperwork including: Shop cards, Heat treat cards, Certificates of Compliance, Oven Charts.
  • Study work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
  • Complete daily inspections on tools and equipment, filling out forms when required to do so.
  • Maintain housekeeping in the work area at the end of each shift.
  • Maintain area per established 6S standards.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or leadman personnel.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
  • Training requirements
    • 120 hours on the job training with an experienced Heat Treat Operator.
    • Complete heat treat operator training course.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

NEVER

RARELY

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONSTANTLY

(0%)

(1-5%)

(5-33%)

(34-66%)

(67-100%)

 

Frequency

Levels

Distance

Lifting/Carrying

 

 

 

Under 10 lbs.

Frequently

Varying Levels

Varies

10-20 lbs.

Frequently

Varying Levels

Varies

21-50 lbs.

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

51-100 lbs.*

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

over 100 lbs.*

Rarely

Varying Levels

Varies

Pushing/Pulling

Under 10 lbs.

10-20 lbs.

21-50 lbs.

51-75 lbs.*

76-100 lbs.*

 

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Rarely

Rarely

 

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

 

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

*Hoist, crane, or other lift assistance to be used when possible; Lifting/Carrying/Pulling/Pushing items heavier than 50 lbs. is considered risky. Items weighing 70+ lbs. employee must use lift assistance.

Walking

Frequently

N/A

 

Standing

Constantly

N/A

N/A

Feeling

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Fingering (Finger Work, Picking or Pinching)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Handling (Grasping, Holding or Turning)

Constantly

N/A

N/A

Reaching

Frequently

N/A

N/A

Crawling

Never

N/A

N/A

Stooping

Rarely

N/A

N/A

Reclining

Never

N/A

N/A

Sitting

Never

N/A

N/A

Bending

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Kneeling

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Twisting (Torso)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Balancing

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Driving

Occasionally

N/A

Varies (Forklift)

Climbing

Rarely

N/A

N/A

Extremity Movements

 

Frequency

 

R=Right / L=Left / B= Both

 

Yes or No

Dominant Hand

Both hands:

Both feet:

Frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

R or L

B

B

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vision

Definition

Frequency

General Sight Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Near Vision

Clarity at 20 inches or less.

Occasionally

Mid-Range Vision

Clarity at 20 inches to 20 feet.

Frequently

Far Vision

Clarity at 20 feet or more.

Occasionally

Field of Vision

Clarity of the entire area that a person is able to see when their eyes are fixed in one position.

Occasionally

Color Vision/Discrimination

The need to distinguish between colors.

Never

Hearing

Occasional interaction with internal personnel.

Speech and Language

Visual comprehension (understanding/processing written word and visual observations).

Communication with co-workers and leadership (face-to-face, electronically, and telephonically)

 

Environment

Work Hours

Minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed.

Inside (% Value)

100%

Outside (% Value)

0%

Extreme Cold

N/A

Extreme Heat

N/A

Noise

The work environment is well lit, and the noise level is moderate but not excessive. 

Hazards

  • Forklift Traffic
  • Heat and hot surfaces
  • Rolling and pinching exposures (cores, core boxes, lifting devices, etc.)
  • Sharp objects and edges
  • Flying and falling objects (sand, cores, plywood separators)
  • Dust from core making and cleaning
  • Airborne contaminants (Silica, formaldehyde, ammonia, amines, CO2, SO2, phenol, isocyanates, etc.)
  • Toxins and Fumes. (Foundry Gaseous Chemicals and Odors)

Tools/Equipment

Company Furnishes Tools

Safety Equipment

Protective Clothing

  • Sleeves (Cotton)
  • Jeans (Must be in good condition, no holes)
  • Molten rated clothing may be required depending on task.

Eye and Face Protection

  • Safety Glasses

Hearing Protection

  • Ear plugs

 Foot Protection

  • Metatarsal safety shoes

Job Specific PPE can be found in the PPE Policy and the Job Safety Analysis of each position.

                     

 

*Disclaimer: This is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands and this job description is subject to change at any time.

 

Qualifications