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Heat Treat Operator- Requisition #
Revised: July 30, 2023 1
VERMONT PRECISION TOOLS, INC.
HEAT TREAT DEPARTMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Heat Treat Operator
VALUE STREAM / DEPARTMENT: Heat Treat
STATUS & PAY CLASS: Full Time - Hourly / Non-Exempt
SHIFT: Shift (10% shift differential) / Overtime May Be Required
WORK SCHEDULE: Work:
Alternative work hours may be considered, if applicable
WAGE RATE: Earn up to \$28.10/ hour
Starting wage is negotiable based on previous knowledge/experience
POSITION SUMMARY: In this fast-paced position, the employee operatesheat treating
processes to ensure the finished product has obtained a
specific Rockwell hardness that meet customers expectations
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Essential Job Functions
As a Heat Treat Operator, an employee will be trained to set up, operateand tend to heat treat
equipment and processes.
Job functions that will be trained are as follows:
? Determining the temperature and time of heating cycles to obtainspecific Rockwell hardness.
? Monitoring the furnace and tempering ovens
o Preparing and loading baskets
o Monitoring controls and amperage for furnace and temper ovens tocontrol temperature and
time settings
o Monitor the nitrogen generator and meters accordingly to maintainproduction quality and flow
? Miscellaneous tasks as they relate to the overall duties of a HeatTreat Operator
o Will be required to use any and all cut-off saws for sample cutting
o Operating Rockwell testers to determine the specific hardness of rawmaterial
o Straightening heat-treated materials using straightening press,anvils, hammers and
straightening plates
o Will be required to dismantle and repair furnace and tempering ovens
o Quality control inspection of production parts
o Performs basis data entry for job tracking purposes
Heat Treat Operator- Requisition #
Revised: July 30, 2023 2
Essential Job Functions Continued
Follows all company policies, ergonomic standards, and safetyrequirements
Perform other duties as required
? The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude themfrom the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position
Regular and on-time attendance is required
? Be at work on time when scheduled to work, and remain at workthroughout the established
work schedule
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Education:
? High school education required or an equivalent of education andexperience from which
comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
Experience/Skills and/or years of specific experience:
? Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical functions in theareas of fractions, decimals,
metrics, conversions, as well as working knowledge of basic geometry andtrigonometry
? Mechanically inclined, preferred
? Ability to perform basic computer skills and the ability to operate ina Windows and non-Windows
format
? Ability to establish and maintain a professional and effective workingrelationship with co-workers
and other employees at all levels in the organization
? Effective written and/or oral communication skills to interact withemployees at all levels of the
organization
? Ability to carry out assigned tasks and projects to their completionwith minimal supervision
? Ability to work independently and with multiple tasks
? Ability to work within an atmosphere of continuous improvement andteamwork.
? Quality oriented with attention to details
? Familiarity with LEAN principals and waste elimination are a plus
? Must be 18 years of age
Additional Requirements:
? Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of criminalbackground investigations as
well as passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen