Furnace Operator (2nd Shift)

Roller-Bearing-Company-of-America-Inc; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roller-Bearing-Company-of-America-Inc in Hartsville, SC is seeking a dedicated Heat Treat Technician to operate and maintain heat treating and finishing equipment, including furnaces and tempering systems. You will monitor process parameters, perform hardness testing, and ensure conformance to part specifications.

The role requires following established procedures, documenting production and quality data, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Operates heat treat equipment following established procedures.
• Performs quality checks including hardness tests and dimensional measurements.
• Maintains safe work practices and adheres to housekeeping policies.
• Documents production, quality and time records accurately.
• Maintains and troubleshoots heat treating equipment where needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend heat treating and finishing equipment including furnaces and temper ovens.
• Monitor furnace controls, gas flow, and temperatures per specifications.
• Perform periodic equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Load and unload parts; use lifting aids or manual handling as required.
• Conduct quality checks such as Rockwell tests and size/or roundness measurements.
• Record production data and ensure accuracy of instrument charts.
• Identify abnormal conditions or faulty equipment and report to supervisor.
• Follow startup/shutdown procedures and safety policies.

Skills

Heat treating equipment operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Documentation

Machinery maintenance

Tools

Rockwell hardness tester

Quench tanks

Furnaces and tempering equipment

Job description

Set up, operate, or tend heat treating, testing, and finishing equipment, including furnaces, temper ovens, washers, hardness testing, various gauges, black oxide, vibratory tumbler, belt sanders, straightening clamps, gas generator, and other miscellaneous type tooling-measuring devices.

• Operate and maintain a variety of heat treat equipment, including Lindberg and All-Case furnaces, tempering equipment, and quench tanks to perform straight hardening, case hardening, and black oxide processes.
• Monitor and adjust furnace controls, flow rates (e.g., Endothermic Atmosphere, Enriching Gas), and temperatures according to established procedures and part specifications.
• Operate and maintain gas generators and an ESA operating system, including performing periodic maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Load and unload parts by hand or with a charge car and operate a hand truck to move materials to different stations.
• Perform quality checks on parts, including quench hardness tests, Rockwell hardness testing, and measuring for size and out-of-roundness to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning furnaces and tanks, and conduct daily equipment inspections.
• Execute proper startup and shutdown procedures for all heat treat equipment, generators, and washers, including emergency and weekend shutdowns.
• Read and interpret heat treat prints and work instructions to determine the correct process for each part.
• Document production, quality, and time records, and maintain accurate instrument charts.
• Identify and report unusual conditions, defective materials, or faulty equipment operation to a supervisor or team leader.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety and housekeeping policies and procedures.

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