3rd Shift Heat Treat Operator

Snap-on; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 28,240 - 33,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Health/Dental/Vision

Teladoc

AD&D Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Legal plan

Employee discount

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to set up, operate, and monitor heat‑treating equipment to harden, quench, temper, anneal and carburize metal parts. You will ensure parts meet hardness and durability specs while upholding safety and quality standards.

The 3rd shift is Sunday–Thursday, 9:30 pm–5:30 am, with mandatory overtime as required, and a collaborative, safety‑minded team environment in a leading manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Heat treating experience and knowledge of materials and heat-treating methods.
• Extreme safety conscious and timely reporting of needs and issues.
• Technical school courses, mechanical hobbies, or similar experience are a plus.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude; enjoys working with tools and equipment.
• Willingness to learn and follow detailed instructions.
• Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, measurements).
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and maintaining an orderly workspace.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operate all heat‑treat furnaces and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of heat treatments.
• Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Communicate production or equipment issues verbally or in writing to supervisors and team members, including cross‑shift operators.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform basic routine machine maintenance as trained.
• Assist with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts as skills develop.
• Memorize and execute emergency containment and or shutdown procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heat-treat furnaces

Job description

Snap-on is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to set up, operate, and monitor heat‑treating equipment to harden, quench, temper, anneal and carburize metal parts. You will ensure parts meet hardness and durability specs while upholding safety and quality standards.

The 3rd shift is Sunday–Thursday, 9:30 pm–5:30 am, with mandatory overtime as required, and a collaborative, safety‑minded team environment in a leading manufacturing company.