Heat Treat Operator I

ELLWOOD National Forge; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood National Forge in Irvine, PA, is seeking a Heat Treat Operator I to perform skilled duties in hot process operations for the production of steel products. The role involves operating furnaces, presses, and auxiliary equipment, with exposure to overhead cranes and mobile gear.

Candidates must follow safety rules and maintain quality and records; overtime and shift rotations are part of the job. The position may be assigned to Corry/Warren Plants as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heat treat furnaces and related equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vertical and horizontal heat treat furnaces and fixtures.
• Set up and operate hydraulic straightening press and related machines.
• Set up/carry out coring, sawing and drilling operations as needed.
• Operate gas cutting torches and heat stability machines.

Skills

Heat treatment operations

Furnace operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Vertical heat treat furnaces

Hydraulic straightening press

Coring/Sawing/Drilling

Gas cutting torches

Overhead cranes

Industrial vehicles

Job description

There is a Heat Treat Operator I position based in Irvine, PA, but from time to time may be assigned to work in Corry/Warren Plants

Heat Treat Operator I - Essential Job Functions – but not limited to the following:

• Performs a variety of skilled duties in hot process operations, required in the production of steel products
• Operate vertical and horizontal heat treat furnaces, ability to rig and fixture products for heat treat, set up and operate hydraulic straightening press, set up and operate coring, sawing and drilling machines, operate gas cutting torches and heat stability machines.
• Operate overhead cranes including cab, radio and/or pendulant controls less than 40’ and over 40’ in elevation.
• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment including mobile boom cranes.
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of assigned work.
• Maintains all reports and recordkeeping as required.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all machines as required.
• Maintains housekeeping in all work areas.
• Performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production flow and/or plant needs.
• Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function. This could include rotating first second and third shifts, 24/7 rotations, seven-day schedules and times when overtime work (over 40 hours/week) will be mandatory.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/ females/veterans/individuals with disabilities /sexual orientation/gender identity.

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