Heat Treat Technician

Xcel Ndt Llc; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel NDT, LLC in Sapulpa, OK is seeking a Heat Treat Technician to perform heat treatment processes, calibrate equipment, and evaluate metallurgical properties to meet specs.

The role requires reading technical docs, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and supporting training of junior technicians on-site in a fast-paced shop environment. You will document cycles, verify hardness, determine acceptance or rejection per API, ASTM and internal standards, and assist in training.

Qualifications

• Experience in heat treatment processes and thermal equipment operation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints.
• Able to pass background check and drug screening; site safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and calibrate heat treating equipment including furnaces, burners, and temperature control systems.
• Perform heat treatment processes such as annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, and stress relieving.
• Monitor and document heat cycles, including temperature, soak times, and cooling rates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements (e.g., API, ASTM, ASME).
• Maintain accurate records of heat treatment processes and inspection results; determine acceptance or rejection as required.

Skills

Heat treatment

Metallurgy

Quality control

Documentation

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Heat Treat TechnicianThe Heat Treat Technician is responsible for performing heat treatment processes, equipment calibration, and metallurgical evaluations to ensure materials meet required specifications and quality standards. This role includes monitoring thermal cycles, documenting results, and determining acceptance or rejection based on established procedures, codes, and industry standards.Technicians are qualified to set up and operate heat treatment equipment, including furnaces and quenching systems, and to interpret process data such as time, temperature, and cooling rates. The Heat Treat Technician must have a strong understanding of material properties, heat treatment methods, and the limitations of various processes while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality requirements.Heat Treat Technicians may also assist in training junior personnel and ensuring proper execution of procedures in the field or shop environment.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Set up, operate, and calibrate heat treating equipment including furnaces, burners, and temperature control systemsPerform heat treatment processes such as annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, and stress relievingMonitor and document heat cycles, including temperature, soak times, and cooling ratesEnsure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements (e.g., API, ASTM, ASME)Conduct hardness testing and verify metallurgical properties after heat treatmentIdentify material defects or inconsistencies and determine acceptance or rejection criteriaMaintain accurate records of heat treatment processes and inspection resultsEnsure all work is performed in accordance with safety standards and site-specific requirementsPerform equipment maintenance checks and troubleshoot process or equipment issuesAssist in training and mentoring entry-level technicians when requiredPerform additional duties as assigned by managementEducation & Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredExperience in heat treatment processes and thermal equipment operation preferredKnowledge of metallurgy, material properties, and heat treatment standardsFamiliarity with hardness testing methods and quality control proceduresAbility to read and interpret technical specifications, procedures, and blueprintsRequirements:Ability to pass background check and drug screening (DISA or equivalent)Completion of site-specific safety training as requiredDemonstrated ability to safely and effectively perform heat treatment operationsStrong attention to detail and documentation accuracyDesired Competencies: Strong work ethic. Dependable, Exceptional safety and quality awareness. Mechanical aptitude. Adaptable to changing schedules. Exceptional attention to detail. Teamwork. Ability to follow directions and procedures XCEL NDT, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by lawWork Conditions/Physical Requirements:Move, carry and lift objects in excess of 50 poundsClimb and perform work from ladders, stairs and scaffolding in excess of 100 feet, continuously throughout shiftBe able to climb ladders and platforms up to 250 feet with a harness and lanyardBe able to step up into vehicles or onto equipmentWork extended hours and stand for extended periods of timeWork in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and coldWork in and near industrial hazards