Second Shift Heat Treat Operator

Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks a Second Shift Heat Treat Operator (12:00 PM–8:30 PM, Mon–Fri). You will operate furnaces to heat treat metal tools, monitor temperatures, and ensure production rates and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading tools, managing salt furnaces, draw furnace operations, degreasing, and data entry on routing sheets. The role requires 1–3 months related experience and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months related experience or on-the-job training.
• Must be able to walk/stand 8+ hours and lift up to 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds).
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and procedures.
• Exposure to moving parts, fumes or airborne particles, high noise levels; PPE worn as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate salt furnace and monitor temps and cycle times to ensure quality.
• Face harden by loading parts and managing conveyors; unload properly.
• Degrease or remove scale; clean salt pot and draw ovens as required.
• Load/unload tools, transport to staging area for next process.
• Complete routing sheets and input data promptly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Initiative

Judgment

Job description

Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks a Second Shift Heat Treat Operator (12:00 PM–8:30 PM, Mon–Fri). You will operate furnaces to heat treat metal tools, monitor temperatures, and ensure production rates and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading tools, managing salt furnaces, draw furnace operations, degreasing, and data entry on routing sheets. The role requires 1–3 months related experience and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.