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Heat Treat Operator

Frantz Manufacturing Company
Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Job Overview
Frantz Manufacturing Company, located in Sterling, Illinois, is a manufacturer and marketer of conveyor system components and steel ball products used in various applications. FRANTZ is a significant industry player in conveyor components for the material handling industry. When customers choose FRANTZ, they can rest assured they have selected a partner that will give them peace of mind that their products will roll and keep rolling.

Join Our FRANTZ Team!

Do you want to be a part of an innovative leader in manufacturing!? If so, FRANTZ is looking for someone just like you to join our team as a Heat Treat Operator in Sterling, IL.

This position will be on either First Shift; depending upon experience.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Heat Treat Operator to join our team. This role involves operating multiple furnace lines to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to grow within our company.

Duties

  • Run heat treat furnaces.
  • Ensure products pass quality checks.
  • Complete all necessary documents accurately and adhere to 5S standards for cleanliness.
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
  • Use moderately advanced measuring equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance on machinery and troubleshoot any operational issues.

Experience

  • 0 to 2 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment. Highly experienced operators will be considered for advanced opportunities in this field as well.
  • Strong mechanical background.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to handle basic issues and problems, with a beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
  • Knowledge of safety practices in an industrial environment is essential.

Skills

  • Ability to interpret work instructions and follow written and verbal directions.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

  • Pay range between $17.50 and $20.50 per hour. Off-shifts have a $2.00 additional shift differential.

Join our team and contribute to our commitment to quality production while advancing your skills in a dynamic work environment.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Apply online via Indeed, or at Frantz-Mfg.com or in person at 3201 West LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21

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