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Heat Treatment Operator

WITTENSTEIN North America
Bartlett, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Responsibilities

Salary Range: $27-$34 per hour

Primary Purpose of this position is to machine parts safely according to blueprints, established procedures and guidelines within given timeframes.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare components for heat treatment
  • Operation and monitoring of heat treatment systems in automatic mode
  • Troubleshoot simple faults and warning messages
  • Adjust process parameters in heat treatment programs
  • Perform and assist with maintenance work on the heat treatment systems laboratory equipment in accordance with the maintenance schedule
  • Perform and document hardness tests using various test methods
  • Perform and determine the material quality using spectral analysis
  • Perform grinding burn test
  • Production, measurement, and evaluation of metallographic micrograph samples
  • Report through the ERP system time and quantities
  • Communicate within the team and Quality personnel effectively
  • Maintain shift process controls and performance reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Participation in team meetings

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum three years’ direct or related experience is preferred
  • Read blueprints
  • Effectively work with forms, department procedures and objectives
  • Use of measuring equipment and fixtures
  • Diagnose deviations and correct them
  • Ability to report through the ERP system time
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development certificate (GED) is required
  • Vocational training or equivalent is preferred
  • Reliable process knowledge of case hardening
  • Confident use of PC
  • Physical resilience
  • Speak, Read and Write the English Language
  • Willingness to work other shifts
  • Ability to work limited overtime if necessary
  • Occasional travel for training at headquarters in Germany

BENEFITS

  • Great Place to Work Certification
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Commission Plan
  • Profit Sharing up to 5% annually
  • Excellent Health Benefits
    • Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market
    • Annual deductible & copays below market
    • Higher percentage of medical coverage than market
    • No monthly premiums for dental & vision
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
  • Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
About WITTENSTEIN:

Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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