Heat Treat Associate

Fisher Barton; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP- Employee owned

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Heat Treat Associate position at Fisher Barton in Loves Park, IL, requires performing complex heat treat and straightening operations across multiple lines with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement in a high-temperature environment.

Shift is 2nd, 3:30 pm–1:30 am with overtime as needed and a $2.00 shift premium. Benefits include ESOP, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and ample PTO.

Qualifications

• Able to work safely in a hot environment.
• Able to work extended hours when needed.
• Able to read, write, and communicate English effectively.
• Adept with basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Operates multiple operations at the same time as requested.
• Proficient at using the overhead crane and hoists.
• Meets required productivity and quality standards for heat treat.
• Successfully troubleshoots complex heat treating or manufacturing issues.
• Works with Engineering to update part routes as needed.
• Performs complex set-up and operations of assigned machines; properly loads and unloads parts and proficiently operates equipment.
• Proactively provides regular continuous improvement/cost saving suggestions which optimize heat treat processes for increased efficiencies.
• Effectively works directly with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues.
• Trains and positively mentors new or less experienced associates as requested.
• Performs daily PMs of machines.
• Efficiently uses measuring equipment to verify all products produced meet our customer specifications and are in accordance with Company quality standards.
• Accurately follows work instructions for product.
• Follows, teaches others, and is a positive role model for others regarding 6S methodology.
• Help develop new heat treat processes for new materials.
• Complies with Zenith Cutter’s Health and Safety Policies.
• Proficiently operates overhead cranes and hoists.
• Proficiently selects/changes programs on various heat treat furnaces for proper heat treat processes.
• Effectively identifies proper racking techniques for nonstandard parts.
• Operation of Rockwell testing equipment as well as use of the PTC testing equipment.
• Proper use and maintenance of safety equipment.
• Advanced troubleshooting of heat treats furnace and process issues.

Job description

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Heat Treat Associate

Heat Treat Full Time Loves Park, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $27.50 Annually

Job Description: Heat Treat Associate

This position works in the production/manufacturing operations with minimal supervision to perform complex and skilled heat treat and straightening operations on our Salt Line, Pit Furnace, Temper, Induction line, Cryo, and Parts straightening areas . This position is considered a subject matter expert in heat treat processes.

• Operates multiple operations at the same time as requested.
• Proficient at using the overhead crane and hoists.
• Meets required productivity and quality standards for heat treat.
• Successfully troubleshoots complex heat treating or manufacturing issues.
• Works with Engineering to update part routes as needed.
• Performs complex set-up and operations of assigned machines; properly loads and unloads parts and proficiently operates equipment.
• Proactively provides regular continuous improvement/cost saving suggestions which optimize heat treat processes for increased efficiencies.
• Effectively works directly with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues.
• Trains and positively mentors new or less experienced associates as requested.
• Performs daily PMs of machines.
• Efficiently uses measuring equipment to verify all products produced meet our customer specifications and are in accordance with Company quality standards.
• Accurately follows work instructions for product.
• Follows, teaches others, and is a positive role model for others regarding 6S methodology.
• Help develop new heat treat processes for new materials.
• Complies with Zenith Cutter’s Health and Safety Policies.
• Proficiently operates overhead cranes and hoists.
• Proficiently selects/changes programs on various heat treat furnaces for proper heat treat processes.
• Effectively identifies proper racking techniques for nonstandard parts.
• Operation of Rockwell testing equipment as well as use of the PTC testing equipment.
• Proper use and maintenance of safety equipment.
• Advanced troubleshooting of heat treats furnace and process issues.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may cross over technical fields/functions.

Required Qualifications:

Required

• Able to work safely in a hot environment.
• Able to work extended hours when needed.
• Able to read, write, and communicate English effectively.
• Adept with basic mathematics

Physical | Visual Demands:

• Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day.
• Ability to sit, stand, squat, and bend.
• Reach overhead with one or both arms.
• Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation could be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing:Loud (Examples: metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
• You would occasionally be exposed to a variety of environmental conditions.
• Fisher Barton provides our team members with safety footwear and prescription safety glass benefits.

Work Location: 5200 Zenith Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111

Shift: 2 nd shift Monday- Thursday 3:30 pm 1:30 am + OT as required ($2.00 shift premium)

Benefits Package:

• ESOP- Employee owned
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• 96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start.
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA, and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Off-Site Team Building Events
• On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
• Holiday parties
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We are more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you will find anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.