HT Operator L1

Relyans; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Relyans, located in Lapeer, Michigan, is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to monitor heat treatment processes and manage furnace operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be physically capable of handling manufacturing tasks.

Job responsibilities include adjusting conveyor speeds, maintaining the work area, and ensuring safety standards are followed. A High School Diploma or equivalent and manufacturing experience are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Equivalent 6+ months of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control heat treatment processes.
• Set and adjust speeds of conveyors for prescribed time cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Skills

Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic mathematic skills

Punctual, reliable, and team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Relyans Max Group is a leading supplier in the field of high-strength fasteners for mobility and beyond. We are technologically the world’s leading manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and a leading partner for complex, cold-formed parts. In the automotive sector, our recipe for success is: finding solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow.

Heat Treat Operator

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Department: Heat Treat

Classification: Hourly

Division: Manufacturing

Date: 4/15/2024 Approved: Department Manager

Shift: 3rd shift hours from 7:00pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Heat treat operators monitor the process of heat treatment. They control the treatment furnaces and direct all activities of furnace operation, including the interpretation of computer data, temperature measurement and adjustment, loading and unloading product, follow work instructions and keep work area clean and organized.

Essential Functions

• Set and adjust speeds of conveyors for prescribed time cycles to pass parts through continuous furnaces.
• Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated.
• Clean oxides and scales from parts or fittings, using steam sprays or chemical and water baths.
• Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces, and color of stock in furnaces to make setting determinations.
• Set up and operate or tend machines, such as furnaces, baths, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines, that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal.
• Examine and test parts with assortment of equipment to ensure correct hardness to customer specifications.
• Meets and maintains productivity levels and quality requirements in support of departmental standards, goals, and schedules.
• Make sure all parts are put away after a run to ensure parts are not mixed
• Scale tubs
• Ensure WIP is organized and find lost bins as needed
• Must complete pre-shift check sheet and report any defects immediately
• Must follow all safety standards: Proper PPE, Steel toe boots, Seat belt, Stop at intersections
• Keep up on shop floor activities in assigned departments and WIP
• Monitoring and optimization of the scanning process and Task Management system
• Work closely with any new driver in your department, released to the production floor

Additional Responsibilities

• Always work in a safe manner, understanding safety and quality are priority
• Fill out any required paperwork
• Use of computer systems
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Job Qualifications

• Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic mathematic skills to include the use of decimals and fractions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, and team-oriented
• Equivalent 6+ months of manufacturing experience

Environmental Exposures

• Noise – Laboratory machines.
• Chemicals, oils, acids, sprays, coolants and solvents.
• Noise – heavy machinery – if in plant.
• Noise – vibratory bowls and air feed systems – if in plant.
• Responsible for complying with regulations and standards covered under MISOSHA as well as not damaging, moving, interfering or removed any safety related item that is provided.

Continuous Improvement

• Training to be completed annually
• Refer to training matrix

Relyans Max is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Relyans Max