Heat Treat Technician

Bleistahl NA; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleistahl NA in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeking a Heat Treat Operator responsible for loading components and ensuring high-quality production in a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have previous manufacturing experience and solid mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities include operating various equipment, maintaining quality standards, and performing preventive maintenance. A high school diploma is required, with vocational training preferred. The role demands physical stamina and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent with solid mechanical knowledge required.
• Vocational training in machining related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment for loading, changing recipes, and quality checks.
• Follow safety practices and meet quality requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and part measurements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical knowledge

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in machining

Tools

Digital micrometers

Bench Gauges

Dial indicators

Digital calipers

Job description

We have been developing, producing, and supplying valve seat inserts and valve guides for the automotive industry worldwide since 1954.

BLEISTAHL gives combustion engines an advantage in long life and economic efficiency. We support our customers in their efforts to develop competitive, low-emission engines.

Job Description

The Heat treat operator is responsible for correct loading of components in a high volume automotive organization. It includes precision work producing parts in a safe, efficient way while maintaining high quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment on a daily basis, such as: Loading parts into the furnace, Changing furnace recipes, Palletizing parts, High volume production, Annealing and inspections, Cryogenic tempering and inspections
• Follows safe practices at all times
• Meets quality requirements by identifying the types of defects and likely causes; immediately reports or corrects quality concerns as appropriate
• Completes preventative maintenance (TPM’S) tasks as scheduled or as necessary
• Measures parts to ensure a high level of accuracy, reproducibility and repeatability using Digital micrometers, Bench Gauges, Dial indicators, Digital calipers, Metric measurements
• Will complete both hands on and automated inspection of parts
  • Completed the inspection of parts and documents
  • Read and execute the completion of routing packets
  • SPC chart data
  • Understanding of math equations

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment.

A high school diploma or equivalent with a solid mechanical knowledge is required. Vocational training in a machining related area is strongly preferred.

Bleistahl can provide internal and external training as required, in circumstances the candidate does not have all qualifications.

Physical Demands

• Required to stand for long periods of time and move about the facility
• Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs
• Required to use safety glasses, ear plugs and steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific areas of the plant.

Work Environment

• Works primarily in a plant environment
• Exposed to any number of elements.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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