Advanced Heat Treat Operator – Segment 1, Aerospace

Jobtailor; Stratford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Stratford, Ontario is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to set up, operate and monitor heat treat furnaces, perform inspections and data recording.

You will troubleshoot equipment, control distortion, read production prints and train other operators. Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude required.

Requirements include a Grade 12 Diploma and Certified Operator Program Certification; ITAR compliance and safety are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heat treat furnaces and monitoring processes.
• Ability to read production prints and record data accurately.
• Competent in dimensional and hardness inspections and calibrations.
• Capable of training other operators and maintaining safety standards.
• Familiarity with ITAR and controlled goods compliance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor all department heat treat furnaces.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and take corrective action.
• Control heat treat distortion through standard fixturing methods.
• Micro-schedule parts through furnace operations per router heat treat specs.
• Optimize furnace load efficiency while minimizing downtime.
• Move work between departments including heat treating, tempering, stress relief and annealing.
• Perform parts cleaning operations and set up sandblasting for pre-treatments.
• Record data in routers, IMS and other production tracking systems.
• Inspect completed work, perform calibrations and document results.
• Train other operators as needed and assist in cross-department setup.

Skills

Heat Treat Furnace Operation

Troubleshooting Equipment Issues

Heat Treat Distortion Control

Dimensional Inspections

Hardness Inspections

Training Other Operators

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Reading Production Prints

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Certified Operator Program Certification

Tools

Sandblasters

Production Tracking Systems

IMS

Job description

• Set up, operate and monitor all department heat treat furnaces
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and take corrective action within standard departmental procedures
• Control heat treat distortion through specific heat treat processes using standard fixturing methods
• Micro-schedule parts through furnace operations according to routered heat treat specifications
• Optimize furnace load efficiency while minimizing furnace downtime
• Move work between departmental operations, including heat treating, tempering, stress relief and annealing
• Perform parts cleaning operations
• Set up and operate sandblasters for pre-treatment operations
• Follow departmental work instructions and perform scheduled operations
• Record data in routers, IMS and other production tracking systems
• Perform routine dimensional, hardness and ferromat inspections and calibrations
• Inspect completed work
• Train other operators as needed
• Work in other departments or set up machines for other operators when required
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma
• Demonstrated competency as Heat Treat Operator or mechanical aptitude
• Ability to set up, operate and monitor heat treat furnaces
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process problems and take corrective action
• Ability to control heat treat distortion using standard fixturing methods
• Ability to manually use material handling devices
• Ability to perform parts cleaning operations
• Ability to set up and operate sandblasters
• Ability to accurately record data in routers, IMS and other production tracking systems
• Ability to perform dimensional, hardness and ferromat inspections and calibrations
• Ability to inspect own work
• Ability to train other operators as needed
• Ability to read and interpret production prints
• Adequate computer skills to access production procedures
• Ability to meet skill requirements in the applicable training matrix and maintain certification through the company Certified Operator Program
• Ability to comply with facial-hair removal requirements for fit-testing and production requirements
• Must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check
• Must be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Temporary residents/international students require a Canadian government exemption for access to export-controlled goods
• Pacemakers and insulin pumps cannot enter Heat Treat areas due to magnetic interference

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and monitoring heat treat furnaces, troubleshooting equipment issues, and controlling heat treat distortion using standard fixturing methods. Proficient in performing inspections, data recording, and training other operators while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Heat Treat Furnace Operation
• Troubleshooting Equipment Issues
• Heat Treat Distortion Control
• Dimensional and Hardness Inspections
• Training Other Operators

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Heat Treat Furnace Operation
• Troubleshooting Equipment
• Heat Treat Distortion Control
• Parts Cleaning Operations
• Sandblaster Operation
• Data Recording in Routers
• Dimensional Inspections
• Hardness Inspections
• Ferromat Inspections
• Reading Production Prints

Soft Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Certified Operator Program Certification

Industry Keywords

• 5S Standards
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment
• Facial-Hair Removal Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Sandblasters
• Production Tracking Systems
• IMS