Job Description
HEAT TREAT OPERATOR
Purpose
Sets up, runs, and monitors furnaces/ovens to harden, anneal, or temper aluminum parts. Following work orders to adjust temperatures and times, loading/unloading equipment, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance and system accuracy test, all while strictly following safety protocols and documenting processes
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of knowledge and experience in heat treatment preferred
- Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred
Position Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation Operate furnaces, ovens, quench tanks; adjust controls for temperature, and cycle times.
- Material Handling Load and unload parts into equipment, often using forklifts or cranes; prepare parts and fixtures for processing.
- Process Monitoring Read work orders, monitor gauges/charts, and adjust settings to meet specifications and internal requirements
- Maintenance & Housekeeping Clean equipment and perform minor repairs; maintain a clean work area.
- Documentation Record operational data, process parameters, and results as applicable.
- Safety Compliance Adhere to all safety procedures, wear PPE as required, and operate equipment safely
Tasks
- Follow established policies and procedures to ensure effective heat treatment operations are met
- Perform basic equipment inspection and maintenance.
- Weekly system accuracy tests
- Facilitate monthly Temperature Uniformity Surveys
- Solution Heat Treatment of parts including quench
- Precipitation (age) hardening of parts
- Loading and unloading ovens
- Rinsing of quenchant
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures including using calibrated equipment for measuring and monitoring.
- Utilization of electronic furnace logs
- Performs other duties as assigned
