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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:

1. Checks incoming materials, identifies and determines proper furnace

settings and adjustments according to heat treat specifications.

2. Monitors heat treating equipment to assure proper settings and

adjustments are maintained.

3. Works with appropriate personnel to determine proper heat treat

procedure for all materials.

4. Records temperature and time cycle data and posts data as per

established procedures.

5. Moves product or heat treating supplies within the department or to

designated areas of the plant.

6. 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.

7. Visually or with precision measuring instruments, checks product

specifications as to tensile strength, shear tolerance, micro hardness etc.

8. Performs or directs cleaning operations before, during and after heat

treating.

9. Responsible for production quality and quantity of workpieces processed.

10. 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: $29.93 - $36.09 Depending on experience. LG 10 1st shift