Heat Treat Operator: Shift Lead & Process Specialist

Fontana; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontana is seeking an Heat Treat Operator to manage furnace lines and monitor the heat treat process on 1st and 2nd shifts in Frankfort, IN. You will start up and shut down furnaces, verify loads with bin tickets, and adjust process parameters to meet work instructions.

You will also train teammates, conduct routine testing and data collection, maintain equipment, and escalate safety concerns. OT and weekend work may be required as part of shop operations.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret data from processes and tests.
• Experience with tensile lab testing equipment and hardness testers preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; background in heat treating is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treat furnace lines and monitor equipment.
• Train and mentor teammates on standard procedures.
• Maintain department housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Schedule product processing and verify bin tickets before loading.
• Enter process parameters into furnaces and monitor performance.
• Record data on log sheets and complete shift reports.
• Conduct atmosphere testing and dew point checks as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and respond to outages.

Skills

Data interpretation

Mobile equipment

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Communication

MSDS reading

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tensile testing equipment

Rockwell hardness tester

Job description

Fontana is seeking an Heat Treat Operator to manage furnace lines and monitor the heat treat process on 1st and 2nd shifts in Frankfort, IN. You will start up and shut down furnaces, verify loads with bin tickets, and adjust process parameters to meet work instructions.

You will also train teammates, conduct routine testing and data collection, maintain equipment, and escalate safety concerns. OT and weekend work may be required as part of shop operations.