Heat Treat Operator: Precision Metal Hardening

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec North America, based in Houston, TX, seeks a maintenance technician to set up and operate furnaces and metal-hardening equipment, read gauges, and follow heat-treat procedures to meet part specifications. You’ll support 5S, preventive maintenance, and compliance with API and quality standards.

You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, work rotating 8–12 hour shifts (weekends/holidays), and operate cranes or forklifts.

Qualifications

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Reads, writes and communicates clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment such as furnaces, quench, and heat-treat machines.
• Determine temperatures and media for quenching to meet hardness specs.
• Read gauges to ensure equipment is running properly.
• Adhere to API and quality standards.
• Monitor and improve performance, taking corrective action when needed.
• Participate in maintenance and 5S activities.
• Enter and validate data manually and via computer.
• Operate overhead and floor cranes; use forklift and scissor lift.
• Work in confined spaces during equipment maintenance.
• Report discrepancies to supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

English communication

Shift work

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Vallourec North America, based in Houston, TX, seeks a maintenance technician to set up and operate furnaces and metal-hardening equipment, read gauges, and follow heat-treat procedures to meet part specifications. You’ll support 5S, preventive maintenance, and compliance with API and quality standards.

You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, work rotating 8–12 hour shifts (weekends/holidays), and operate cranes or forklifts.