Heat Treat Technician

Recruiting Solutions; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

1st shift: 5:00 AM–3:00 PM

Advanced furnace/robot tech

Safety & quality focus

Job summary

Recruiting Solutions in Fountain Inn, SC seeks a Heat Treat Operator to support high-temperature manufacturing. You will run heat-treat furnaces and robotic equipment, perform hardening, tempering, and related processes, and ensure production meets specifications.

This role offers a 4-day workweek, 1st shift hours (5:00 AM–3:00 PM), and opportunity to work with advanced furnace and robotic technology while developing specialized manufacturing skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Intermediate programming skills or ability to adjust furnace/robotics.
• Understand heat-treating processes and maintain tolerances.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and basic math.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Able to stand/walk 8–12 hours per day.
• Work safely in a high-temperature environment with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat-treat furnaces and robotic equipment per specs.
• Perform hardening, tempering, annealing, case hardening.
• Monitor furnace operations; adjust settings to maintain quality.
• Troubleshoot furnace, mechanical, and robot issues.
• Read blueprints and technical specs.
• Measure with calipers/micrometers; test hardness.
• Complete quality inspections and SPC data entries.
• Load/unload materials; operate forklifts if certified.
• Train teammates and cross-train in other roles.
• Maintain organized work areas and follow safety rules.

Skills

Robotic systems

Blueprint interpretation

Calipers & micrometers

Safety & quality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Heat Treat Operator for a manufacturing company in Fountain Inn, SC! This position offers competitive pay starting at $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a Monday-Thursday schedule from 5:00 AM-3:00 PM. Qualified candidates must be comfortable working in a high-temperature manufacturing environment, operating industrial equipment, and following strict quality and safety standards.

Heat Treat Operator Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting at $20.00 per hour, depending on experience

• 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:00 PM

• Four-day workweek

• Opportunity to develop specialized manufacturing and technical skills

• Opportunity to work with advanced furnace and robotic technology

Heat Treat Operator - Job Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial heat-treating furnaces and robotic equipment to process steel according to established specifications and tolerances

• Perform heat-treating processes, including hardening, tempering, annealing, and case hardening

• Monitor furnace operations and adjust settings or programming as needed to maintain production and quality standards

• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, furnace, and robotic equipment issues

• Read and interpret industrial knife blueprints and technical specifications

• Use calipers, micrometers, and specialized hand tools to measure, grind, and test the hardness of steel components

• Complete quality inspections and hardness checks to verify that products meet required specifications

• Collect production data, accurately enter information into the ERP system, and complete Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts

• Load and unload steel materials from furnaces, ovens, and pallets

• Operate forklifts to move materials safely throughout the facility, with the ability to obtain certification if needed

• Perform general cleaning and maintain organized equipment and work areas

• Cross-train in other positions and assist with training team members as needed

• Work with a strong sense of urgency to meet production schedules, takt times, and customer demands

• Follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines and workplace safety procedures

• Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives and safety training

Heat Treat Operator - Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Intermediate programming skills or the ability to learn to adjust, manipulate, and troubleshoot furnace and robotic systems

• Ability to understand heat-treating processes and maintain precise production tolerances

• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to collect, interpret, and apply production data to improve furnace efficiency

• Proficiency with basic computer systems, including ERP software, Microsoft Teams, and email

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications

• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and basic math, including fractions and decimals

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members to troubleshoot problems

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with lifting assistance

• Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours per day

• Ability to work safely in a high-temperature industrial environment while wearing required PPE

• Ability to meet daily production requirements and maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency