Machine Operator: Heat Treat

Arnold Magnetic Technologies; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Woodstock, IL seeks a Heat-Treating Operator to run a range of furnaces, induction heat, and related equipment to meet precise temperatures and cycles. You will load, monitor, and adjust processes to align with production schedules.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, ability to read drawings, and strong organizational skills. This is a first-shift, on-site opportunity with an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing and machine operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and routing information so as to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to manage time and work flow to best optimize efficiency for the department.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate productive and consistent handling per customer requirements.
• Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Determine sequences of varied operations to obtain optimum results from scheduled parts to be processed.
• Load pre-heat and high-heat furnaces and bring up to prescribed temperatures.
• Unload parts and place in proper stressing equipment.
• Set rectifiers, set-up jigs, temperatures, cycles, stress and cooling period, pack and loading method as prescribed.
• Load draw barrels, check and observe performance.
• Investigate cause for machine shut-off.
• Check and observe indicating of recording equipment; match reading with settings; adjust power input report with apparent discrepancies.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of furnaces.
• Maintain job and production records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heat-treating operations

Read blueprints

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Furnaces

Induction equipment

Job description

• Operate a variety of heat-treating equipment, including pre-heat and high-heat gas and electric fire furnaces, induction heat, stress, cooling, demagnetizing equipment.

Brief Summary Of Position

• Operate a variety of heat-treating equipment, including pre-heat and high-heat gas and electric fire furnaces, induction heat, stress, cooling, demagnetizing equipment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions Of Position

• Determine sequences of varied operations to obtain optimum results from scheduled parts to be processed.
• Load pre-heat and high-heat furnaces and bring up to prescribed temperatures.
• Unload parts and place in proper stressing equipment.
• Set rectifiers, set-up jigs, temperatures, cycles, stress and cooling period, pack and loading method as prescribed.
• Load draw barrels, check and observe performance.
• Investigate cause for machine shut-off.
• Check and observe indicating of recording equipment; match reading with settings; adjust power input report with apparent discrepancies.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of furnaces.
• Maintain job and production records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work from written and verbal instructions.
• Comply with all plant and safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that work areas are kept clean and orderly.

Required Technical/Job Experience And Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing and machine operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and routing information so as to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to manage time and work flow to best optimize efficiency for the department.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate productive and consistent handling per customer requirements.
• Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from certified school.

Beneficial Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers).
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and be able to load and unload parts.
• Must be able to climb ladders and use hand-trucks, as required.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Machines/Equipment Used

• Furnaces
• Demagnetizing equipment
• Induction heat, stress and cooling equipment

1st Shift

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/General Identity/Disability/Veteran

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