What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAT TREAT TECH position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 116541
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 03/10/2026, 03:22 PM
- Locations Winsted Indust Pk, 145 Price Rd, Winsted, CT, 06098, US (On-site)
- Apply Before 05/29/2026, 12:00 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-LM3
- Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
We are currently seeking to fill the role of a: Finishing Tech / Heat Treat Operator on 2nd and 3rd shift.
SUMMARY:
The Finishing Tech / Heat Treat Operator will operate heat treat furnaces and ultrasonic degreaser. Follow operational sheets and maintain all quality records including calibration checks
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure sure parts are clean and have been ultrasonic cleaned and dried if required, prior to loading into the furnace.
- Set up and run furnaces to operation sheet requirements.
- Execute the production schedule for heat treat.
- Verify heat treat charts.
- Perform special process certified operations such as shot peen, waterflow, airflow etc....as required.
- Inspect materials to operation sheet requirements.
- Set-up and run airflow, waterflow and shot peen.
- Perform inspections of high visual concentration.
- Resolve problems as required; contact Quality Engineer or Special Processes Engineer as needed.
- Maintain all quality records.
- Unpack and load material, review and replace totes and liners if necessary.
- Split routers.
- Perform 6S audits and other area requirements including end of shift clean up.
- Input serial list numbers into heat treat data base.
- Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.
- Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS, Quality programs and policies.
- Maintain FPI Level I and or Visual Inspection certification.
- Maintain acceptable attendance.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
Minimum starting salary $21.00
Shift differentials: 2nd shift/ $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00 - Ability to train on 1st shift for several months if required.
- External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.
- Benefit package includes:
- Medical, With coverage on day one!
- Dental, Visual, Vacation, and more.
- Excellent 401K match
- Growth Potential
- Referral Bonus Program
- Overtime incentives
Quality Statement
The products we manufacture are used in important industries. Transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, "line of defense" against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don't take it, don't make it, and don't pass it.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimal and fractions.
- Simple use of formulas, charts tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, writing diagrams, computer
- Scanning devices, use of adjustable measuring instruments; checking of reports, forms, records and
- Comparable data, where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
Physical Demands:
- May be required to work with parts weighing 1 pound to 60 pounds using mechanical and manual assistance as needed.
- Must pass visual acuity test. Required repetitive motion of hands, wrists and arms.
Eligibility:
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.