Heat Treater A - C

Bodycote plc; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Job summary

Bodycote plc in Highland Heights, Ohio is hiring a Heat Treating Technician. This role involves performing essential heat-treating operations to meet customer specifications and assisting other employees when necessary. Candidates can apply at various experience levels, from entry to senior level, depending on their qualifications.

The position is safety-sensitive, requiring full-time hours during the night shift, and offers a $1,500 retention bonus. Bodycote offers benefits including 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and medical plans.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy ITAR compliance; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
• Availability for overtime, shift work, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work for processing; load and unload furnaces and fixtures.
• Report any unusual problems or irregularities to the supervisor.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping.

Skills

Working knowledge of metallurgy

Forklift operation certification

Proficiency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sign‑on retention bonus: $1,500 available for eligible candidates.

Bodycote offers paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) match, and Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families.

Candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and basic physical, work full‑time (40+ hours per week) during the 6 pm–6 am shift. The position is safety‑sensitive.

Summary

Located in Highland Heights, Ohio, the Heat Treater performs essential heat‑treating operations under the direction of a foreman or plant manager to meet customer specifications and may assist other employees as needed.

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Heat Treating Technician. Depending on your qualifications, this role may be filled at one of the following levels:

Level C: Entry Level (0–24 months of heat‑treating experience)

• Assists with operation, control, and monitoring of heat‑treating equipment, following procedures on shop travelers and/or customer paperwork.

Level B: Mid Level (2–3 years of experience)

• Operates, controls, and monitors heat‑treating equipment per written procedures.

Level A: Senior Level (3–5 years of experience)

• Independently operates, controls, and monitors heat‑treating equipment, leading initiatives and mentoring junior staff.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Prepare work for processing; load and unload furnaces, bins, fixtures, baskets, etc.
• Report any unusual problems or irregularities to the supervisor.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Perform other tasks as assigned or dictated by the position.
• Care for customer inventory and operate safely to prevent loss or damage.
• Arrive on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co‑workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy ITAR compliance; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional qualifications:

• Working knowledge of metallurgy, temperatures, and related processes.
• Availability for overtime, shift work, and weekends.
• Forklift operation certification.
• Proficiency in English reading, writing, and communication.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods in an industrial environment.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach as required.
• Capability to lift up to 35 lb.
• Exposure to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
• Cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Visual acuity for reading documents, screens, files, etc.
• Auditory ability in person and via telephone.

The statements herein describe the general nature of the role and are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change duties and responsibilities as needed.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.