heat treating

Qualified Staffing; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Michigan is seeking a Heat Treat and NDT Technician to operate furnaces and X-ray/NDT equipment to verify hardness and detect internal flaws in metal parts.

You will monitor cycles, record data, ensure safety compliance, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; preferred candidates hold ASNT RT Level I/II and radiation safety certification, with 1–3 years in heat-treating.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational training or associate degree in metallurgy or NDT preferred.
• Certifications: ASNT Level I or II RT; state or federal radiation safety certification.
• Experience: 1–3+ years in heat-treating, metallurgical lab, or industrial manufacturing.
• Technical Skills: Read X-ray images, heat-treat cycles, and use hardness testers.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnaces to temper, anneal, harden, or stress-relieve metal components.
• Run X-ray or radiographic inspection to identify internal defects.
• Monitor temperatures, soak times, cooling, and gas atmospheres.
• Perform hardness tests and interpret films against blueprints.
• Document batch data, QA records, and inspection reports.
• Follow OSHA and radiation safety protocols.
• Perform routine maintenance on furnaces and X-ray generators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASNT RT Level I/II certification

Radiation safety certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Radiographic imaging

Hardness testers

Thermal calibration tools

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for running heat-treating furnaces/ovens and industrial X-ray or radiographic testing equipment. This role ensures that metal parts and assemblies meet strict mechanical hardness specifications and are free from internal flaws, cracks, or voids post-treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Heat Treat Operations: Set up and operate furnaces, induction systems, or vacuum chambers to temper, anneal, harden, or stress-relieve metal components.
• X-Ray & NDT Inspection: Operate industrial X-ray machines, radiographic imaging units, or spectrometers to analyze post-heat-treat or welded parts for internal metallurgical defects.
• Parameter Monitoring: Track furnace temperatures, soak times, cooling cycles, and gas atmospheres using gauges, charts, and digital controllers.
• Quality & Testing: Perform hardness tests, inspect grain structures, and interpret X-ray/radiographic films or digital scans against engineering blueprints.
• Documentation: Record batch tracking data, heat treatment charts, calibration logs, and NDT inspection reports for quality assurance compliance.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA, industrial safety, and radiation safety protocols (including lead shielding, dosimetry badges, and PPE).
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance and calibration checks on furnaces, thermocouples, and X-ray generators.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training, an associate degree, or certification in metallurgy, materials science, or NDT preferred.
• Certifications:
  • ASNT Level I or Level II certification in Radiographic Testing (RT).
  • State or federal radiation safety certification for industrial radiography.
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years working in a heat-treating plant, metallurgical lab, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Familiarity with heat-treating cycles (preheat, quenching, post-weld heat treatment).
  • Proficiency in reading X-ray/radiographic images and blueprint schematics.
  • Knowledge of hardness testers and thermal calibration tools.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended shifts, work in hot/loud industrial conditions, and lift up to 50 lbs.