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Heat Treat Operator - Manufacturing

Modern Industries, Inc
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026

Company Description

Modern Industries is a diversified products and services multi-location corporation, engaged in manufacturing, product design/build, thermal processing, and lab testing for a world-wide customer base. 

We are a second-generation family owned business, established in 1946 by a returning WWII veteran who was driven to build a company that would have a positive impact on all those involved with his endeavor. The underlying characteristics of Modern’s founder, Herb Sweny, were the foundation of his new venture and help define who we are today.

Job Description

We are looking to fill the following positions on 1st or 3rd Shift:

We offer a full benefits package and provide uniforms, PPE, and work boots to all employees. This is a permanent full-time position.

Furnace Operator:

NADCAP / ISO / IATF CERTIFIED Facility

Position Summary  

Operate and maintain furnaces.  Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment.  Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required.

  • 1) Operates furnace to heat treat metal parts (aerospace, automotive, etc -) to specified temperature for rolling or processing: Sets furnace controls to regulate temperatures and heating time.
  • 2) Starts conveyors and opens furnace doors to admit slabs, plate, sheet, and coil, or signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR to uncover soaking pits and lower ingots into them.
  • 3) Observes pyrometer and adjusts rheostat controls to maintain temperature between specified limits.
  • 4) Measures temperature of product to determine necessity for adjusting furnace temperature or timing cycle, using thermal instruments and charts.
  • 5) Removes material from furnace, using crane, or signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR to transfer it to next station.
  • 6) Records time and production data.

 

Qualifications

  1. Read production paperwork specifications
  2. Maintain production and quality standards
  3. Follow all safety rules and work instructions

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

-Modern Recruiting Team

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