Heat Treat Technician

Heat Treat Technician

The Heat Treat Technician is responsible for performing heat treatment processes, equipment calibration, and metallurgical evaluations to ensure materials meet required specifications and quality standards. This role includes monitoring thermal cycles, documenting results, and determining acceptance or rejection based on established procedures, codes, and industry standards.

Technicians are qualified to set up and operate heat treatment equipment, including furnaces and quenching systems, and to interpret process data such as time, temperature, and cooling rates. The Heat Treat Technician must have a strong understanding of material properties, heat treatment methods, and the limitations of various processes while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality requirements.

Heat Treat Technicians may also assist in training junior personnel and ensuring proper execution of procedures in the field or shop environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set up, operate, and calibrate heat treating equipment including furnaces, burners, and temperature control systems
• Perform heat treatment processes such as annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, and stress relieving
• Monitor and document heat cycles, including temperature, soak times, and cooling rates
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements (e.g., API, ASTM, ASME)
• Conduct hardness testing and verify metallurgical properties after heat treatment
• Identify material defects or inconsistencies and determine acceptance or rejection criteria
• Maintain accurate records of heat treatment processes and inspection results
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety standards and site-specific requirements
• Perform equipment maintenance checks and troubleshoot process or equipment issues
• Assist in training and mentoring entry-level technicians when required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in heat treatment processes and thermal equipment operation preferred
• Knowledge of metallurgy, material properties, and heat treatment standards
• Familiarity with hardness testing methods and quality control procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, procedures, and blueprints

Requirements:

• Ability to pass background check and drug screening (DISA or equivalent)
• Completion of site-specific safety training as required
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively perform heat treatment operations
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Desired Competencies: Strong work ethic. Dependable, Exceptional safety and quality awareness. Mechanical aptitude. Adaptable to changing schedules. Exceptional attention to detail. Teamwork. Ability to follow directions and procedures XCEL NDT, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Move, carry and lift objects in excess of 50 pounds
• Climb and perform work from ladders, stairs and scaffolding in excess of 100 feet, continuously throughout shift
• Be able to climb ladders and platforms up to 250 feet with a harness and lanyard
• Be able to step up into vehicles or onto equipment
• Work extended hours and stand for extended periods of time
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and cold
• Work in and near industrial hazards