Heat-Treat Furnace Operator

Brunnerlay; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunner & Lay, Inc. in Springdale, AR is hiring a PIT Furnace Operator to run heat-treat furnaces and related equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes maintaining correct temperatures, cycles, and quality standards while working with hot equipment. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, a minimum of high school education, forklift exposure, and the ability to read and follow safety instructions.

Qualifications

• Some high school education.
• At least 6 months of forklift experience.
• 1 year of general manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules to understand treatment temperatures and times.
• Set up, operate, and monitor heat-treating machines such as furnaces and baths.
• Adjust temperature controls and monitor gauges to ensure proper heating cycles.
• Load and unload metal parts using cranes, hoists, or conveyors.
• Record furnace times, temperatures, and part details for quality tracking.
• Inspect treated parts to verify hardness and quality.
• Perform routine maintenance on heat-treating equipment.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Gauge/controls monitoring

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

English reading/writing

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Furnaces & heat-treat equipment

Hoists & cranes

Hardness testers

Basic hand tools

Job description

Brunner & Lay, Inc. in Springdale, AR is hiring a PIT Furnace Operator to run heat-treat furnaces and related equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes maintaining correct temperatures, cycles, and quality standards while working with hot equipment. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, a minimum of high school education, forklift exposure, and the ability to read and follow safety instructions.