Heat Treat Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have proven experience operating heat treating furnaces and troubleshooting robotics programming ? Are you a detail-oriented technician skilled in reading complex technical blueprints, conducting hardness testing, and accurately manipulating metal properties to precise engineering tolerances? If you are a safety-minded technical operator seeking a high-paying 3rd-shift opportunity with competitive pay in Fountain Inn , this position is the perfect career move for you!

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Heat Treat Technician

3rd Shift Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday / 7:00pm – 5:00am (Enjoy 3-day weekends!)

Training Schedule: 1st Shift / Mon – Thu / 5:00am – 3:00pm (Must be able to train on 1st shift prior to moving to 3rd shift. Training duration is tailored to ensure complete comfort with all duties).

Starting Pay: $22.50 – $27.00 /per hr (DOE)

Fountain Inn, SC Area

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PrideStaff - Greenville is seeking an experienced, analytical, and tech-savvy Heat Treat Technician for an industry-leading manufacturing facility in the Fountain Inn, SC area .

In this advanced technical role, you will use cutting-edge furnace technology and industrial robotics to precisely alter the physical and chemical properties of steel (hardening, tempering, annealing, and casehardening). We are looking for a sharp, mechanically inclined professional who can interpret blueprints, run Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts, and optimize furnace programs in a high-temperature manufacturing environment.

Heat Treat Technician Primary Responsibilities include:

Your main responsibility is the precise thermal processing of steel components , utilizing furnace controls, robotics, and quality testing tools to guarantee flawless product specifications.

• Furnace & Robotics Control: Utilize intermediate programming skills to adjust, manipulate, or troubleshoot heat treating furnaces and robotic automation cells.
• Process Execution: Execute precise thermal cycles (hardening, tempering, annealing) to treat steel accurately to strict tolerances; collect and apply operational data to maximize furnace efficiency.
• Data Entry & ERP: Input accurate processing logs, furnace data, and material status into the company ERP system; maintain clear communication via MS Teams and email.
• Quality & Hardness Testing: Perform rigorous quality checks, conduct hardness testing using specialized hand tools, and complete Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for all assignments.
• Blueprint Reading & Measurement: Read and interpret industrial engineering blueprints; utilize micrometers and calipers with a complete understanding of fractions and decimals.
• Material Handling & Equipment Maintenance: Operate forklifts to load/unload heavy steel from ovens and pallets; perform basic mechanical maintenance, grinding, and area cleanup.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in Lean initiatives, safety training, and cross-training across other plant departments while consistently meeting target tact times.

Heat Treat Technician Requirements include:

• Required Technical Background: High School Diploma or GED required; demonstrated experience in heat treating operations, thermal metallurgy, or industrial furnace programming.
• Robotics & Software Skills: Intermediate programming capabilities to manipulate furnace/robotic controls, along with proficiency in ERP data entry and basic MS Office (Teams/Email).
• Blueprint & Math Literacy: Proven ability to read industrial blueprints and perform basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
• Physical Capabilities: Must be able to walk and stand for 8–12 hours per day; physical ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted (or up to 100 lbs. with team/mechanical assistance).
• Certifications & PPE: Forklift certified (or willing to become certified on-site); comfortable wearing all mandatory PPE in a demanding, high-temperature environment.
• Work Ethic & Communication: High sense of urgency, strong analytical problem-solving skills, fluent English communication (written/verbal), and a team-first attitude.

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PrideStaff Company Overview

PrideStaff (Greenville location) is a locally-owned staffing & placement franchise with a strong reputation as a fun-loving, quality-focused service provider.

PrideStaff is among the highest-rated staffing agencies in the area.

PrideStaff is a national staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance!

Our Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.

Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance! \r\n\r\nOur Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.