HT Operator L1

Relyans MAX; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Relyans MAX, located in Lapeer, Michigan, is looking for a Heat Treat Operator to monitor heat treatment processes. This role involves overseeing furnace operations, ensuring quality and productivity, and adhering to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and possess strong communication skills. Experience in manufacturing is preferred. The position offers an hourly wage and an opportunity to contribute to a leading manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Equivalent 6+ months of manufacturing experience.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heat treatment processes and control furnaces.
• Set and adjust speeds of conveyors for prescribed time cycles.
• Ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Physical ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic mathematic skills

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.
• Please 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