Manufacturing Heat Treat

Fastenal Co.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Heat Treat operator at the Wallingford, CT facility. You will assist heat treat operators by receiving products, moving loads, and learning to operate heat treatment furnaces to spec.

Forklift and pallet jack use are involved, with potential for a flexible schedule after onboarding. Responsibilities include loading, monitoring furnace controls, documenting processing, and ensuring load integrity.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license for the location.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Ability to learn multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrate core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
• Lift 25–50 lbs and up to 100 lbs.
• Pass the required drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and map furnace loads for processing.
• Adjust and monitor furnace equipment controls.
• Transfer furnace loads into and out of thermal processing equipment.
• Record and document processing of materials/parts.
• Inspect metal parts for hardness and specifications.
• Report equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
• Operate surface finishing equipment to finalize surface finish.
• Repack heat treated parts for further processing.

Skills

Communication skills

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Independence

Core values

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Heat Treat

Job ID 638024

Title Manufacturing Heat Treat

Type Full-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published October 15, 2026

End Date 10-29-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Heat Treat

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492

CT180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 2:30pm - 11:00pm

OVERVIEW

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Heat Treat operator, you will be helping our current Heat Treat operators manage the throughput by receiving in products to be heat treated and moving completed products to their designated location. You will be operating a forklift and pallet jack to complete these tasks, along with various hand tools to build and secure loads. As this position progresses, you will be learning and executing the operation of heat treatment furnaces to process parts to correct written specifications. Fully trained operators will be receiving and scheduling incoming product, building and mapping loads, processing and testing completed loads, and load breakdown. This is an entry-level position that motivated employees can use to begin their journey through numerous opportunities Fastenal has to offer. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and mapping furnace loads for processing
• Adjusting and monitoring furnace equipment controls
• Transferring furnace loads into and out of thermal processing equipment
• Recording and documenting the processing of materials/parts through the heat treating department
• Inspecting metal parts for hardness and other specifications
• Reporting equipment malfunctions and repairs needed to the appropriate authority
• Operating scale removal/surface finishing equipment to finalize surface finish upon completion of the heat treatment process
• Repacking heat treated parts for further processing

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge or experience of heat treating and induction heating equipment
• Prior forklift or material handling equipment experience

ABOUT US

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $47,840 - 75,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.