Heat Treat Operator - Metal Processing (1+ Yr Exp Required)

Job Title
Heat Treat Operator
Location: Warren, MI
Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pay: $24.71/hour

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heat Treat Operator to join our team in Warren, MI. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in heat treatment within a manufacturing environment. Please apply only if you have relevant experience — applications without it will not be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance on furnaces (non-confined space).
• Maintain flow scopes and conduct basic electrical troubleshooting (e.g. replace heating elements).
• Read and interpret lab-generated work tickets.
• Group and load parts for furnace processing using manual handling or hoists.
• Move trays using roller carts and load/unload furnaces.
• Set furnace cycle times, temperatures, and atmospheres; monitor cycles.
• Copper plate small parts using a progressive tank dip system; strip copper post-cycle.
• Charge/discharge chromizing furnaces daily (loosen and tighten 8 bolts per furnace).
• Document furnace operations and sign off on work orders and charts.
• Place parts in -100°F freezer occasionally.
• Perform shot peening on retainers.

Exposure and Work Environment

• Brief exposure to industrial chemicals: quench oils, tri-valent chrome, sulfuric acid, cupric sulfate, hexavalent chromium, ammonium iodide, and others.
• Regular interaction with high-temperature furnaces (up to 1750°F).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a precision machining or heat treat environment.
• Familiarity with G-code and M-code (G&M Codes).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Manual turning, milling, drilling
• CNC mill, lathe, broach, and drilling equipment
• Preferred: Experience with a Key Seater machine

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Physical Demands

• Frequent repetitive handling of small parts (less than 10 lbs)
• Occasional lifting or pushing/pulling heavier loads (hoists, carts, magnets provided)
• Manual bolting of chrome furnace doors one to two times per day
• Tasks may take 1 to 3 hours per day depending on part size and load

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance