Furnace Operator

3rd Shift Furnace Operator Join Our Experienced Heat-Treating Team

We are a well-established commercial heat-treating company known for quality, reliability, and a strong commitment to our employees. We're looking for an experienced 3rd Shift Furnace Operator to join our team and help us deliver precision-treated parts to customers across a variety of industries.

If you take pride in hands-on work, enjoy working with advanced equipment, and want to be part of a knowledgeable and supportive team, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

Operate and Maintain Heat-Treating Equipment

• Set up, load, operate, unload, and monitor integral batch hardening and tempering furnaces
• Use machine controls to maintain correct processing parameters
• Edit heat-treat programs when needed (within permitted guidelines)
• Introduce and remove endothermic gas as required
• Follow shop router instructions and our Quality Management System standards
• Perform appropriate tasks during power interruptions

Material Handling & Load Building

• Move incoming jobs from receiving to staging using hand-carry, 2-wheeler, or tow motor
• Build furnace loads: fill baskets, fixture and wire parts, and break down loads after processing
• Use the charge car to safely load and unload furnaces
• Return completed parts to correct containers

Monitoring, Documentation & Quality Compliance

• Accurately complete all required fields on shop routers
• Track orders in the floor tracking system
• Identify and report any process deviations that could affect quality

Inspection & Testing

• Perform hardness testing and case-depth checks
• Communicate results or concerns to senior staff or your supervisor
• Assist with sample preparation and documentation for quality certification

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate with co-workers and incoming shift personnel to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Support the Quality Control team when needed to keep production flowing seamlessly

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting up to 60 lbs, climbing ladders, working in high-heat areas)
• Tow motor operation
• 35 years of experience working with controlled-atmosphere integral quench furnaces and air temper furnaces
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Uniforms provided
• 401(k) with company match
• Vision & dental insurance (voluntary, employee-paid)
• Discounted RTA bus pass

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Location: Euclid, Ohio

Core Values:

• Hard Work
• Treat everyone with respect
• Integrity
• Goal oriented
• Works well with others
• Positive attitude
• Customer focused

Euclid Heat Treating provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.