Heat Treat & Tooling Technician: Precise, Production-Ready

Altek Inc; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Altek Inc in Liberty Lake, WA, is seeking a Heat Treat & Tool Technician to support production by safely operating the hydrogen atmosphere heat treat department and managing the machine shop tool room. This role collaborates with machinists, programmers, and engineering to keep tooling ready and parts heat treated to specification.

The position balances furnace operation with tooling preparation, inventory control, and continuous improvement, while upholding Altek’s policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Blueprint reading preferred.
• Experience with portable measuring devices used in production.
• Ability to read and comply with work instructions and quality documents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Quality-conscious attitude and ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures in work instructions and directions.
• Inspects product according to quality policies.
• Organizes and improves processes via SWI change suggestions.
• Maintains compliance with company policies and manufacturing strategies.
• Builds positive rapport with employees, customers and suppliers.
• Adapts to changing circumstances as needed.
• Demonstrates safe work habits.
• Upholds Altek’s quality policy and values.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Quality mindset

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Portable measuring devices

Job description

Altek Inc in Liberty Lake, WA, is seeking a Heat Treat & Tool Technician to support production by safely operating the hydrogen atmosphere heat treat department and managing the machine shop tool room. This role collaborates with machinists, programmers, and engineering to keep tooling ready and parts heat treated to specification.

The position balances furnace operation with tooling preparation, inventory control, and continuous improvement, while upholding Altek’s policies and safety standards.