Heat Treat Operator
3rd Shift: 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM Sunday - Thursday (OT required)
Pay is based on previous experience

Whether it's a forging that reaches the bottom of the ocean or the depths of outer space, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team! We're hiring high performers to join our team. At Scot Forge, we know our most valuable resource is our employee-owners. Scot Forge is 100% employee-owned!

As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be an integral part of a successful team that is responsible for producing parts for military, aerospace, oil/gas and other applications. In this role, you will be responsible for performing the required heating and cooling operations necessary to impact physical properties in forgings to conform to our customer specifications and meet product performance standards. A successful Heat Treat Operator uses their interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, understands heat treat/furnace principles, and is able to analyze and resolve problems effectively and implement long-term solutions.

This position is responsible for performing the required heating and cooling operations necessary to impact physical properties in forgings to conform to our customer specifications.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Prepares furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map.
Program furnace temperature controls for type of material and process; monitor furnace cycles adjust as needed, record temperature readings.
Generates/updates required reports to document process parameters.
Prepares and assembles load thermocouple.
Load forgings into heat treat furnace and remove from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts.
Setup, operate and troubleshoot multiple heat treat furnaces.
Transport completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station, process forgings through quench and cool operations.
Properly calibrate all equipment.
Evaluate and straighten tempered parts as required in accordance with established practices.
Operates Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment, record results in accordance with established specifications.
Works from specifications, charts, detailed work instructions, etc.
Work in cooperation with all fellow employee- owners to sustain a strong team atmosphere.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and implement long term solutions.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Keen attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Proficient in blueprint reading and shop math.
Possess basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Preferred:

Experience with hardness testing
Knowledge of heat-treating practices and procedures
Knowledge/use of thermocouple wire/probes
Prior experience with heavy industrial equipment
Familiar with industrial furnaces and components
Working knowledge of metallurgical concepts

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

Ability to withstand heat for long periods of time.
Ability to stand, bend and lift weights to 64 lbs.
Manufacturing environment with heat, noise, dust, and vibration

A few of our amazing benefits….

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Profit sharing bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan
Prescription Drug Plan & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k
Company sponsored Life, Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Educational bonus
Paid vacation & holidays.

At Scot Forge, we help our customers succeed in their most critical initiatives with forged solutions for everything from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, transportation, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet. Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform hair follicle pre-employment substance abuse testing.