Heat Treat Lab Technician

Job Title: Heat Treat Lab Technician

Job Location: MNP, Utica, Michigan

Job Schedule:

Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat

Week 2 - Sun, Wed & Thurs

Week 1 & 2 both on Swing shift – 12 hours 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

rotating weekly schedule

About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. Headquartered in southeast Michigan. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role of a Heat Treat Lab Technician:

The Heat Treat Lab Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that products meet stringent quality and safety standards. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks that are vital to maintaining product integrity and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities of a Heat Treat Lab Technician:

Conduct metallurgical analysis of samples including core hardness, surface

hardness, and micro-Vickers testing

Evaluate samples for carbon pickup & de-carb, and structure review for

Tempered martensite

Accurately record test results and maintain detailed laboratory records

Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety

Protocols

Work closely with production and engineering to address quality issues and

implement improvements

Regularly assess furnace operation trends to ensure consistent quality

Analyze furnace data logs to detect any anomalies or deviations to maintain

quality control and standardized operations

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of a Heat Treat Lab Technician:

Experience in cold forming and thread rolling

Blueprint reading & GD&T interpretation / measurement

Familiar with fastener quality requirements, strength classifications, thread classifications

Knowledge of carbon-based steels (1010-5039)

Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Benefits of a Heat Treat Lab Technician:

Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check