Heat Treat Furnace Operator

MNP; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

MNP in Utica, MI is seeking a Heat Treat Furnace Operator to run and maintain the heat treating furnace for steel fasteners. You will ensure safe operation, monitor temperature controls, and work with a small team in a fast-paced setting.

Shifts are 12 hours, rotating weekly (Week 1 and Week 2) across day and night coverage. Previous heat treat experience is preferred; you should be reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to read technical documents and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Previous heat treat experience required.
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Excellent work ethics and reliability.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain furnace controls to meet specified requirements of the process
• Inspect parts before and after the heat-treating operation for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity
• Read and record computer controls such as the carbon controller to ensure required temperatures, soak time, and cooling times are maintained
• Document parts not meeting specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed
• Maintain required documentation of inspections and follow lot tracing protocols
• Participate in 5S housekeeping
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Heat treat experience

Self-motivated

Team player

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Read technical docs

Math skills

Job description

Job Schedule: Shift 1 - 5AM to 5PM; Shift 2: 5PM to 5AM

12 hours shifts; rotates between Week 1 and Week 2

Week 1: works Mon & Tues, Fri, & Sat = 48 hours

Week 2: works Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday = 36 hours

About us:

MNP is an award‑winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family‑owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator:

The Heat Treat Furnace Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of the heat treat furnace, which is used to harden and temper the steel fasteners manufactured by MNP. This key role must ensure safe operation of the equipment and temperature instruments to ensure the steel stabilizes as required for the strength and utility needed for the specific fastener application. The Operator works with a small team and must be self‑motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator:

• Maintain furnace controls to meet specified requirements of the process
• Inspect parts before and after the heat‑treating operation for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity
• Read and record computer controls such as the carbon controller to ensure required temperatures, soak time, and cooling times are maintained
• Document parts not meeting specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed
• Maintain required documentation of inspections and follow lot tracing protocols
• Participate in 5S housekeeping
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator:

• Previous heat treat experience
• Self‑motivated; able to work without constant supervision
• Excellent work ethics: dependable, reliable, follows established procedures
• Possesses basic computer skills
• Able to work in a team environment; gets along with others
• Able to read work and understand work instructions, blueprints, technical documents and customer requirements
• Able to do math calculations and work with numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Able to record information and calculate data as needed
• Able and willing to wear the required protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and MNP
• Able to commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule
• Able to work in hot, oily, and noisy conditions
• Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day

Benefits of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator:

Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company‑paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit‑sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John’s Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one‑on‑one with the president, and many more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

• Able to pass a pre‑employment, post‑offer physical, drug screen
• Able to pass a background check