Heat Treat Operator Lead

Andritz; Windsor; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a knowledgeable Heat Treat Operator Lead for their new facility in Windsor. This role is pivotal in overseeing heat-treating operations, ensuring that all metal parts meet stringent hardness and durability specifications. The successful candidate will lead a team, maintain equipment, and collaborate with various departments to optimize processes. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers a dynamic work environment, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Financial support for professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid maternity and parental leave

Competitive paid-time-off policies

Regular company events and social activities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of heat-treating processes including hardening and tempering.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain heat-treating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and operation of heat-treating equipment.
• Ensure parts meet quality and durability criteria through inspections.

Skills

Heat Treating Processes

Equipment Operation

Process Control

Attention to Detail

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Heat Treatment

Tools

Furnaces

Quenching Tanks

Temperature Controls

Job description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Join us at an exciting time as we launch a new die plant facility in Windsor, Ontario! We are seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Heat Treat Operator Lead to oversee and perform heat-treating operations. In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for supervising the setup, operation, and maintenance of heat-treating equipment while ensuring that all metal parts meet required hardness and durability specifications.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

• Lead the setup, operation, and monitoring of heat-treating equipment including furnaces, quenching tanks, and temperature controls
• Load and unload parts into furnaces, following heat-treating cycles and documented procedures
• Ensure proper process control and part handling to achieve specified hardness and metallurgical properties
• Interpret and follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and quality standards
• Perform inspections to verify that treated parts meet quality and durability criteria
• Maintain and troubleshoot heat-treating equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Train and mentor Heat Treat Operators, promoting adherence to safety and process discipline
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to optimize thermal processes
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment
• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Financial support for professional development and certifications.
• Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched retirement plan and a Health Spending Account.
• Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event.
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
• A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors.
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie.

What We're Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• In-depth knowledge of heat-treating processes, including hardening, tempering, and annealing
• Proven ability to operate, monitor, and maintain heat-treating equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex process instructions
• Experience supervising or mentoring others in a manufacturing or thermal processing environment
• Physical stamina to lift materials, work in high-temperature areas, and stand for long periods
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to workplace safety
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

About the New Facility

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, a leading company in the field of process and plant solutions, technologies and services for the animal feed, aqua feed, pet food, and biofuel industries, is excited to announce the establishment of a new state-of-the-art die plant as part of its expansion strategy.

The new die plant in Windsor, ON, represents a significant milestone in ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel's growth journey and underscores our commitment to meeting the increasing demand for high-quality dies. Strategically located in North America, the facility will serve as a center for manufacturing precision dies, catering to the needs of our customers.

This expansion allows ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel to enhance its production capabilities, streamline operations, and ensure greater efficiency in delivering top-notch products to our customers. The investment in this advanced facility reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.