Heat Treat Furnace Technician -2nd Shift

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International is seeking a 2nd Shift Heat Treat Furnace Technician to ensure safe and efficient operation of heat treat furnaces. The role includes maintenance, operation of casting devices, and assisting with training new employees in a manufacturing setting. This entry-level position offers full-time hours and opportunities to grow in a technical environment.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in heat treating and knowledge of materials preferred.
• Ability to work independently and operate cranes when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect heat treat furnaces for safety and efficiency.
• Operate casting and straightening equipment as needed.
• Assist other departments and instruct new employees.

Skills

Heat treating experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Independence

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Job description

Join to apply for the Heat Treat Furnace Technician - 2nd Shift role at MetalTek International.

**Job Requirements:**

1. Inspect and perform surveys and maintenance on heat treat furnaces to ensure safe and efficient operation.
2. Operate casting straightening devices to straighten castings and work in the control room as needed.
3. Inspect heat treat furnaces for wear, cracks, etc., and perform necessary repairs, including:

• Replacing refractory bricks in walls and hearths, ensuring level installation.
• Pouring refractory floors according to procedures.
• Repairing or replacing furnace walls, ceilings, etc.

Set up furnace survey towers and complete surveys.

Operate Stacker Crane as necessary.

Fill in as Control Room Operator when required.

Perform all duties related to general furnace maintenance on heat treat furnaces and related equipment.

Inspect and measure castings to determine straightening methods; operate 400-ton straightening press and 200/500-ton ring straightening devices.

Assist other department personnel with preparing heat treat loads, transporting materials, etc.

Assist and instruct new employees.

**Requirements:**

• Heat treating experience and knowledge of materials and heat-treating methods preferred.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator's license.
• Ability to operate crane as needed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

**Additional Information:**

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Apply in person at MetalTek International Wisconsin Investcast, 661 South 12th Street, Watertown, WI 53094.
• Send a resume to Human Resources at the same address.
• Apply online at this link.
• No phone calls, please.

**Note:** This job is listed as entry level, full-time, in manufacturing, within the engineering and information technology job function.