Heat Treat Team Leader

Borusan Pipe USA; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Borusan Pipe USA is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to support production in a manufacturing environment. The role involves operating heat treat equipment to ensure products meet specifications, with emphasis on safety and procedural compliance.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and at least two years of heat treat experience, proficient Excel skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 2 years heat treat experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce product meeting specifications throughout the heat treat process.
• Inspect and service cooling tower, furnaces, components, lines and valves before startup.
• Support continuous production in Heat Treat operations.
• Communicate with Heat Treat Supervisor to raise concerns and report equipment problems.
• Document test results and production performance.
• Lead Heat Treat team on daily duties and follow SOPs/JSAs.
• Maintain a clean department and uphold safety standards.
• Follow PPE policies and safety rules.
• May operate Forklift and Overhead Crane.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heat treat operations

MS Excel

Manual dexterity

Reading and math basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment; hot when weather is hot and cold when weather is cold. Greasy, dirty and noisy environment. Work involves lifting, pulling and/or pushing of materials and product up to 30 pounds. Standing and walking considerable distances. Operation requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Qualifications:

A High School diploma or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of Heat Treat operation experience.

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Capable of working MS Office suite - especially Excel.

Manual dexterity required for operating, machinery, hand tools and hand held technical devices.

Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, such as normalizing, Quenching and tempering and machinery operation.

Employee must be able to work with a flexible schedule which may require over-time.

Responsibilities:

To produce a product that meet the required specifications throughout the first and last article of the heat treat process.

Check that cooling tower, furnaces, components, lines and valves are properly serviced before start up.

Responsible to support the continuous production throughout the Heat Treat Operation.

Communicate with Heat Treat Supervisor any concerns or questions to achieve a quality product as well as reporting any problems with the equipment.

Document the test results and production performance.

Responsible for leading the Heat Treat team members on daily operational duties and other assignments per management.

Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

Ensure a clean department and that the Heat Treat Department is operated at the highest safety standards.

Supports HSE-related programs that will increase awareness and promote a safety culture.

Employee must follow all PPE policies and safety rules.

Activities:

Employee must report to his immediate supervisor for briefing on daily tasks.

Set up of Austenizing and Tempering Furnace temperatures, also quench elevation and pressure.

Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and keep it free and clear of debris.

Monitor the Heat Treat Line for stoppage.

Day-to-day activities associated with heat treat including corrective actions, achieving customer specifications, adhering to quality procedures, and meeting on-time delivery expectations.

Actively involved with the regular checking of equipment for gas leaks, water leaks, burner functionality, bearing operation, thermo couple placement and functionality, cooling tower efficiency and furnace insulation quality. All non-conformances in terms of equipment operational irregularities must be recorded and reported to the manager immediately.

Work closely with QA lab personnel in terms of receiving feedback on tested product.

Complete Job Safety Analysis on a daily basis.

Conduct daily safety tool box meetings.

This position may require operating a Forklift and Overhead Crane.

Other duties as assigned.

Authority and Obligation:

This position has the authority to stop heat treat operations if he deems it necessary, for reasons of possible quality and equipment damage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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