Heat Treat and Tool Technician

Altek Inc; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Altek Inc in Liberty Lake, WA, is seeking a Heat Treat & Tool Technician to support production by safely operating the hydrogen atmosphere heat treat department and managing the machine shop tool room. This role collaborates with machinists, programmers, and engineering to keep tooling ready and parts heat treated to specification.

The position balances furnace operation with tooling preparation, inventory control, and continuous improvement, while upholding Altek’s policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Blueprint reading preferred.
• Experience with portable measuring devices used in production.
• Ability to read and comply with work instructions and quality documents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Quality-conscious attitude and ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures in work instructions and directions.
• Inspects product according to quality policies.
• Organizes and improves processes via SWI change suggestions.
• Maintains compliance with company policies and manufacturing strategies.
• Builds positive rapport with employees, customers and suppliers.
• Adapts to changing circumstances as needed.
• Demonstrates safe work habits.
• Upholds Altek’s quality policy and values.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Quality mindset

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Portable measuring devices

Job description

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Heat Treat and Tool Technician

Regular Full-Time Liberty Lake, WA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1356

Salary Range: $22.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Shifts: Day

Dept.: Machine Shop

Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Machine Shop Manager

Class: Direct

The following are tasks to be performed by the Heat Treat & Tool Technician. The duties are not limited to this list. Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of the Machine Shop Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY: The Heat Treat & Tooling Technician is responsible for supporting production through the safe operation of the hydrogen atmosphere heat treat department and the daily management of the machine shop tool room. This position supports production by ensuring parts are heat treated to specification while maintaining tooling readiness for CNC machining operations. Working closely with the Hydrogen Heat Treat Lead, machinists, programmers, setup technicians, engineering, and production leadership, the Heat Treat & Tooling Technician balances furnace operation with tooling preparation, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in accordance with Altek's Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations as defined by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the procedures established in the work instructions or by the Assistant Manager(s)and/or Lead(s)
• Pays strong attention to detail and exhibits critical thinking skills
• Takes an active role in organizing and improving current processes, when necessary, through SWI change suggestions
• Is proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategies
• Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures
• Builds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
• Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
• Demonstrates safe work habits
• Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
• Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Completes end-of-shift tie-in log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into Paperless

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to accurately read blueprints, preferred
• Skilled with portable measuring devices used in the production processes at Altek
• Must be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written material
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity Yes No Comment

X

Occasionally

Standing

X

Frequently

Walking

X

Frequently

Pushing and/or pulling

X

Frequently

Climbing

X

Never

Bending or stooping

X

Frequently

Squatting or kneeling

X

Frequently

Twisting or turning

X

Frequently

Handling, grasping with one or both hands

X

Frequently

Typing

X

Occasionally

Reaching or arm extension

X

Frequently

Lifting or carrying

X

Frequently

Never = 0% Occasionally = 25% Frequently = 75% Constantly = 100%