Heat Treat Operator

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, NH, Hitchiner Manufacturing is an investment casting company supplying parts for the aerospace, automotive, and defense industries.

2nd Shift 3:30pm-12:00am (8% differential for 2nd shift) 18.34/hr. with differential

Primary Function:

The Heat Treat Operator position works in the production/manufacturing operations with close, direct supervision to perform basic heat treat operations to produce parts to customer specifications and tolerances. Operators at this level may be moved and cross-trained on several pieces of equipment to develop a core understanding of heat treat concepts and processes.

Tools and Equipment:

Heat treat furnaces, grids, baskets, liners, thermocouples, heat sinks, dedicated loading device

Materials:

Cast Metal Parts

Cleaning medium (Acetone as applicable)

Thermocouples (e.g. expendable type K building)

Working Procedure:

The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

Safety

• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card.

• Lifting procedures.
• Argon, hydrogen gas procedures (when applicable)
• Lifting heavy loads
• Forklift Training
• Operators need to be Confined Space Trained, and LO/To Authorized

Operations

• Performs general labor work throughout the heat treat department; manually loading and unloading of furnaces, loading and unloading of heat treat fixtures.
• Use of designated loader for loading and unloading furnaces.
• Performs basic operation of heat treat equipment.
• Properly load parts and/or combine work orders for heat treat.
• Create loading diagrams.
• Load appropriate test samples
• Clean parts
• Set up work thermocouples (heat sinks and/or attached to parts)

• Monitor heat treat cycle in process, troubleshoot as needed per work instructions
• Unload parts safely
• Performs basic PMs of selected machines.
• Assist maintenance team as needed.
• Changing out thermocouples in accordance to work instructions and authorized approval.
• Cleaning out furnace

• Meets daily production goals for selected machines.
• Correct selection of heat treat cycle including ramp up rates, time, temperature, tolerances, quench, cooling rates, and atmospheres based on customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Operation of hardness testing equipment (as applicable)

Quality

• Must accurately complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly follow and maintain all forms and instruction sheets.
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur and properly quarantine parts/orders that are suspect.
• Document all nonconformances.
• Participate in internal and Nadcap audits for heat treatment

Special Skills and/or Experience:

• 6 months experience working in investment casting, foundry or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with alloy processing in aerospace industry a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook; ability to input data into ERP system. Will be asked to demonstrate.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals). Will be asked to demonstrate.
• Vision requirement of 20/20 or better in at least one eye, per the J1 standard as well as color perception.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment (ability to work independently as well as within a team).
• Willingness to be cross trained on multiple heat treat machines/equipment.
• Ability to learn & read drawings, technical specifications.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School graduate or GED minimum

Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Certificate a plus.

Benefits

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing technically becomes part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Harvard Pilgrim Health Medical including the Hitchiner Health and Resource Center, a no-cost, on-site Primary Health Care Clinic
• Company funded HSA
• Delta Dental and Vision
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts options
• Company paid Life, STD and LTD insurances
• 401K with excellent company match
• Vacation (3 weeks to start)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Training and Educational Assistance programs
• Company Bonus program

Minimum requirements for ALL Positions:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Drug Free Workplace – Mandatory drug testing completed pre-hire

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

EOE/Disabilities/Protected Veterans

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location