Heat Treat Operator

Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc is searching for Heat Treat Operators to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves generating process cards and preparing parts for heat treatment according to strict work instructions.

The successful candidate will ensure that machinery operates properly and maintain logs of all processing data. A high school diploma is required, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with reading technical drawings and fluency in English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heat treat machines preferred.
• 2 years of general manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify part count and completeness of previous operations.
• Monitor temperature, atmosphere, and chemical content during processing.
• Use shot blaster and other tools for processing parts.
• Maintain logs and records of processing data.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.

Skills

Fluent English

Reading and understanding drawings

Using measuring instruments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brad Foote Gear Works is searching for Heat Treat Operators to join our team in Pittsburg, PA. We have openings on 2nd shift. The Operator will generate a heat treat process card or induction hardening process sheet for recording the details of processing and inspection of parts. This position will prepare, fixture and process the parts according to the work instructions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Check the Route Sheet (QD222), and verify the part count and that all previous operations have been completed.
• Check that the job packet contains all information necessary to schedule, prepare and process the parts to produce the specified properties.
• Check parts for damage and identify non-conforming product.
• Perform and/or monitor the following:
  • Temperature - generator, washer, furnace, quench ant, and cooling system
  • Atmosphere - composition from generator and in furnace
  • Concentration of wash
  • Carbon content of shim samples
  • Etched case depth of slug samples
  • Induction machine operating parameter
• Use/operate shot blaster, abrasive cut off saw, straightening press, acetylene torch, center lapper, hardness testers, hardness test preparation equipment.
• Report recording of processing data in the appropriate logs, on process sheets and on inspection reports.
• Sign off and initial the Route Sheet when the parts are ready to leave the department.
• Follow the bar-coding procedures in SOP499.
• Check in work entering the Heat Treat Department.
• Generate necessary paperwork and prepare fixtures, processes and inspects the parts.
• Perform and/or monitors the analysis of variables and makes adjustments necessary to ensure that the equipment is operating properly.
• Take notes, record, report and file processing data in appropriate logs, on process sheets and on inspection reports.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

ACADEMIC/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS/_CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• At least (2) year of experience with the functions of the machines and to operate them competently and efficiently preferred.
• At least (2) Years of general shop/manufacturing experience before being assigned to heat treat operations preferred.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

• Read and understand drawings of product, and understand all written work instructions.
• Use measuring instruments.
• Speak and understand fluent English.