Heat Treat Operator (Manufacturing)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Heat Treat operator position is an 8-12 hour rotating shift reporting directly to the department supervisor. The operator is responsible for providing an efficient and good quality heat treated and stenciled product with short lead times and low downtime to the downstream operations. The position practices safe work habits and follows standard work methods to meet customer and API requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Quality and quantity of work and product produced.
• Proper care/usage/storage of tools, equipment and product.
• Adherence to corporate policies, procedures, practices and specifications.
• Adherence to department policies, procedures, practices and specifications.
• Working normal shift schedule and hours, as required. Also any extended work schedule or days and/or hours as required.
• Accurate and timely completion of all tasks assigned by the shift lead, supervisor and/or manager.
• Perform duties as part of a group or in an individual type setting.
• Report any discrepancies to the shift lead, supervisor and/or manager.
PREPARE FOR WORK AND PERFORM THE WORK ELEMENTS COMMON TO THE JOB SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Appropriate communication via radio, telephone and/or in person.
Proper operation of product turning tools.
• Proper operation and measurement readings of gauges i.e. ID Mic, OD Mic, Dial Snap, Ovality, Pyrometers (hand held and stationary) and Pressure.
• Accurate and timely completion of daily paperwork.
• Proper departmental equipment maintenance.
• Proper equipment start-up, set-up and operation.
• Verify proper material and quantity prior to product processing.
• Verify proper material and quantity upon completion of product processing.
• Ensure traceability and separation of material by SLN (heat number), mill order and/or customer.
• Ensure traceability and separation of properly and improperly processed material.
• Proper application of stencils to material processed properly.
• Proper application of stencils and/or color bands to material processed improperly.
• Proper removal of incorrect stencils and/or color bands.
• Proper utilization of an Oxyacetylene torch.
• Proper procurement and delivery of required tests.
• Proper evaluation of processed product straightness.
• Proper evaluation of processed product size and ovality.
• Proper evaluation of processed product surface, end and body damage.
• Maintain adequate amount of consumable supplies.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area.
• All other tasks assigned by shift lead, supervisor and/or manager.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Uses reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Adheres to safety and security procedures.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be able to stand and/or bend for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language.
• Must be able to work rotating 8-12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Work in environmentally challenging conditions.
• Must be able to lift maximum 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand and/or bend for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language.
• Must be able to work rotating 8-12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Work in environmentally challenging conditions.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:
• Accountable
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Detailed
• Adaptable
• Proactive
• Self-motivated
• Open-minded
• Communicative
• Safety conscious
• Quality conscious
