Heat Treat Operator

Heat Treat Furnace Operator

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

The Heat Treat Furnace Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of the heat treat furnace, which is used to harden and temper the steel fasteners. This key role must ensure safe operation of the equipment and temperature instruments to ensure the steel stabilizes as required for the strength and utility needed for the specific fastener application. The Operator works with a small team and must be self-motivated and dependable.

About the role of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator:

Maintain furnace controls to meet specified requirements of the process

Inspect parts before and after the heat-treating operation for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity

Read and record computer controls such as the carbon controller to ensure required temperatures, soak time, and cooling times are maintained

Document parts not meeting specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed

Maintain required documentation of inspections and follow lot tracing protocols

Participate in 5S housekeeping

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator:

Previous heat treat experience

Self-motivated; able to work without constant supervision

Excellent work ethics: dependable, reliable, follows established procedures

Possesses basic computer skills

Able to work in a team environment; gets along with others

Able to read work and understand work instructions, blueprints, technical documents and customer requirements

Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Able to record information and calculate data as needed

Able and willing to wear the required protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and the company

Able to commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule

Able to work in hot, oily, and noisy conditions

Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day

Able to pass a drug screen and background check

Join our team and enjoy all the perks we offer which include: competitive wages, pay increases every 6 months, benefits 1st day, sign on / referral bonuses; 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, employee focused events, and much more.

1st and 2nd shifts available

Wage Rate – $18.64-25.90

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.