Heat Treat Operator

Acument Global Technologies; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acument Global Technologies in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to run the hardening/ tempering furnace and related equipment, ensuring production and quality standards are met. The role is a 1st shift position with emphasis on precise data entry and documentation.

The operator must demonstrate knowledge of process controls, scheduling, and customer requirements, plus forklift certification, strong math skills, and teamwork to support maintenance and improvements.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or relevant experience required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs.
• Strong math skills for gauging and SPC interpretation.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Proficiency with operator documentation and data entry.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience reading gauges, blueprints, and performing GAUGE tasks.
• Forklift certification and safety-focused mindset.
• Understanding of neutral heat treatment effects and CQI-9 standards.
• Capable of legibly completing records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate the heat treating furnace and related equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety rules and maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain awareness of process controls, scheduling, parameters, and customer requirements.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and efficient scheduling; shut down furnace when needed.
• Perform required documentation with accurate data entry and signatures.
• Move material using a forklift or non-motorized devices when needed.
• Coordinate with management on maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Assist other operators and suggest process improvements.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines; ensure correct records.

Skills

Forklift certified

Fluent in English

Quality control

Mathematical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Hardness tester

Tensile tester

Cut-off saw

Disc grinder

Atmosphere analyzing equipment

Oil testing equipment

Computers

Job description

The Heat Treat Operator position requires the operation of the hardening/tempering furnace and all associated equipment. The incumbent will possess and demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain production requirements and quality standards.

This is a 1st shift opportunity.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety rules.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ensure all activities are being followed in regards to the Process Control, Scheduling, Process Parameters, and Customer Requirements.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and efficient scheduling.
• Operate equipment as needed.
• Shut down furnace process and identify any equipment issues.
• Perform the duties required for any necessary documentation. Including, but not limited to, accurate and timely data entry, ticket creation, and signatures.
• When necessary, move material by operating a forklift or using non-motorized devices.
• Work with management to schedule maintenance as required and ensure equipment is being properly maintained.
• Assist operators as needed.
• Suggest process improvement ideas.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the department.
• Ability to use all gauges and gauging techniques required.
• Knowledge in IATF16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Ability to consistently meet production and quality standards.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of all required operator documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify routine problem causation and correct routine problems.
• Use math skills for blueprint reading, gauging and SPC.
• Demonstrate the understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basic and repetitive work assignments.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.
• Understanding of neutral heat treatment effects and processing.
• Thorough understanding of SPC. Ability to comprehend charts and graphs and react as necessary.
• Knowledge in CQI-9 & Automotive heat treat standards.
• Ability to legibly complete records and documentation.
• Provide written and oral communication as needed.
• HS Diploma, GED or relevant experience.
• Fluent in English (both strong verbal and written communication skills).
• Fork lift certified.
• Basic math skills, able to use a calculator. Ability to convert hardness readings.
• Basic fluency with editing and tracking software such as Microsoft Word, Excel or Google.

Preferred

• Experience operating multiple types of heat treating equipment.
• Micrometers, calipers, hardness tester, tensile tester, cut-off saw, disc grinder, atmosphere analyzing equipment, oil testing equipment, computers etc.