Heat Treat Operator / Technician

Linamar Corporation; Fruitport (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits including Drug, Dental & Vision

401k Program

Career advancement opportunities

Discounts for local vendors and events

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Michigan is looking for a Heat Treat Operator. You'll be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the heat treat furnace operations to ensure quality standards are met. Key duties include loading/unloading racks, data entry, and equipment operation. A high school diploma is required, along with various mechanical and communication skills. Join a team where innovation and growth are prioritized, with benefits including competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with computers and PLEX knowledge is preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain a mobile equipment permit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heat treat performance and ensure casting quality.
• Load and unload heat treat racks into ovens.
• Accurately enter data into heat treat log sheets.
• Operate heat treat and mechanical equipment as needed.
• Uphold quality standards for all products.

Skills

Ability to read and understand work instructions

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

New Age Brinell Hardness Testing machine

Band Saw

Lathe

PLEX system

Job description

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, a Heat Treat Operator monitors the performance of the heat treat furnaces and ensures consistent quality of castings within design specifications and tolerance .

Responsibility :

Load and unload heat treat racks into heat treat ovens.

Accurately enter data into heat treat log sheets.

Work with production and maintenance to trouble-shoot heat treat issues.

Operate the New Age Brinell Hardness Testing machine and accurately record data.

Utilize grinding tools to prepare castings for Brinell Hardness machine.

Perform mechanical release of heat lots.

Review video of quench process performance to ensure maximum efficiency of operation while maintaining quality standards.

Review and monitor heat treat process temperature for adherence to quality standards and provide heat lot approval.

Operate Band Saw and Lathe.

Perform some mechanical work.

Uphold Quality standards by ensuring that all products meet customer specification requirements.

Enter data as needed into PLEX.

Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements :

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills/Experience :

Must be able to read and understand work instructions.

Must be able to write and complete required paperwork and enter information into Plex system.

Must be team oriented.

Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Must have the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.

Must have basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Must have experience with computers.

PLEX knowledge is preferred.

Must be able to work in fast paced environment.

Must be able to obtain a mobile equipment permit.

What Linamar Has to Offer :

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Coun cil

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us :

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.