Heat Treat Technician - 3rd Shift

USNR; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays and floating holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness activity reimbursement

Job summary

Burton Mill Solutions, a division of Wood Technologies International, is seeking a Heat Treat Technician for its Fountain Inn, SC facility. The role involves operating heat treating furnaces/ robotics, ensuring correct steel tolerances, and analyzing data to improve furnace performance.

You will work in a high-temperature environment, using tools like calipers/micrometers, and participate in Lean and Safety trainings while enjoying competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds alone or up to 100 pounds with lift assistance.
• Must be able to walk and stand for 8-12 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treating furnaces and robotics with intermediate programming skills.
• Understand heat treating processes to meet specified tolerances for steel.
• Collect and apply data to optimize furnace performance.
• Use hand tools, calipers, and micrometers for measurements.
• Load and unload steel from ovens and pallets; maintain area cleanliness.
• Cross-train to other positions as requested; participate in Lean and Safety training.

Skills

Intermediate programming skills

Understanding heat treating processes

Analytical data interpretation

Basic mechanical skills

Forklift certification (or ability to)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

ERP system input

Job description

Burton Mill Solutions is a proud division of Wood Technologies International (WTI). In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI. In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling which has allowed us to provider an unprecedented range of wood processing technology and technical expertise, including saws and knives, machinery and automation, process engineering, and mill flow.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are seeking a Heat Treat Technician to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position works out of our facility in Fountain Inn, SC. Come and grow with us!

Our Heat Treat Operators use technology and advanced furnaces to precisely manipulate the physical and chemical properties of metal through controlled heating and cooling. Whether it's hardening, tempering, annealing, or casehardening, they ensure each metal object meets exact specifications, transforming raw material into high-performance components in a demanding, high-temperature environment.

Pay range for this position is $22.50-$27.00 per hour DOE.

How you will make a positive impact:

• Intermediate programming skills in order to change, manipulate, or troubleshoot Heat Treating furnace / robotics
• Ability to understand heat treating processes to accurately treat steel to specified tolerance
• Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently run furnace
• Basic mechanical skills for maintaining or troubleshooting furnace or robotics

Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently run furnaces

• Use specialized hand tools for grinding and testing hardness of steel
• Use calipers and micrometers. Must understand fractions and decimals
• Read industrial knife blueprints
• Complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPCs) for all assignments
• Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)
• Load and unload steel from ovens and pallets
• General cleaning of machines and area
• Must cross-train to other positions as requested
• May be required to provide support and training to others
• Work with a high sense of urgency
• Wear all required PPE
• Active participation in Lean and Safety training
• Demonstrate ability to meet tact times

The value you bring:

• Technology:
• Intermediate programming skills required to change, manipulate, or troubleshoot heat treating furnace or robotics
• Ability to understand heat treating processes to accurately treat steel to specified tolerances
• Must accurately input data into ERP System
• Microsoft: Teams and email
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to work with people to troubleshoot problems
• Able to accomplish daily work requirements to meet customer demands
• Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently
• Must be able to do basic math, including decimals and fractions
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds alone or up to 100 pounds with lift assistance
• Must be able to walk and stand for 8-12 hours a day

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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