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Heat Treat and Finishing Technician (Arvada)

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The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring heat treatment equipment to harden and temper metal components according to specifications. This role is also responsible for ...

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The Wastewater Treatment Operator will be responsible for providing operations and maintenance of ... Installs and maintains lift stations, piping heat trace and insulation within scope. * Performs ...

Canton Drop Forge, Inc.

Heat Treat Operator

Canton, OH

$25.25/hr

Loading and unloading material from heat-treating furnaces. * Abrades steel forgings using abrasive blasting equipment. * Operates abrasive blasting equipment. * Handling and operating various tools ...

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Roles & Responsibilities A Heat Treat Technician Helper performs heat treating per specifications ... Operator experience is desired Desired Qualifications • High School Diploma Western Forge ...

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Heat Treat Operator

Canton, OH · On-site

$25.25/hr

Loading and unloading material from heat-treating furnaces. * Abrades steel forgings using abrasive blasting equipment. * Operates abrasive blasting equipment. * Handling and operating various tools ...

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How much do heat treatment operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for heat treatment operator in the United States is $22.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Heat Treatment Operators?

Heat Treatment Operators are skilled professionals responsible for operating equipment that heats, cools, or treats metals and other materials to alter their physical or chemical properties. They follow precise procedures to ensure materials achieve the desired hardness, strength, or ductility required for manufacturing and engineering applications. Their duties often include setting up and monitoring furnaces, adjusting temperatures, and performing quality checks to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.

What is the difference between Heat Treatment Operator vs Metal Finisher?

AspectHeat Treatment OperatorMetal Finisher
CertificationsTypically requires technical certifications or training in heat treatment processesMay require finishing or polishing certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, heat treatment facilitiesWorkshops, manufacturing floors, metal finishing shops
Industry UsageUsed in industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturingCommon in metal fabrication, manufacturing, and repair industries

Heat Treatment Operators focus on heating and cooling metals to alter their properties, while Metal Finishers specialize in polishing, grinding, and finishing metal surfaces. Both roles are essential in manufacturing but differ in their specific processes and skills required.

What are some common challenges faced by Heat Treatment Operators and how can they be managed?

Heat Treatment Operators often face challenges such as maintaining precise temperature controls, ensuring safety when working with high-temperature equipment, and troubleshooting machinery issues. To manage these challenges, operators must closely follow safety protocols, regularly inspect equipment for wear or malfunction, and stay updated on proper handling techniques. Effective communication with team members, such as quality control and maintenance staff, is essential for quickly resolving issues and ensuring product quality. Continuous training and attention to detail help operators perform their duties safely and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Heat Treatment Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heat Treatment Operator, you need knowledge of metallurgy, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or relevant technical training. Familiarity with heat treatment furnaces, temperature control systems, and hardness testing equipment is commonly required, along with certifications such as OSHA safety training. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These skills ensure precise processing, maintain product quality, and uphold safety standards in industrial environments.
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Heat Treat Operator - Weekend Nights-Cudahy,Wisconsin

Heat Treat Operator - Weekend Nights-Cudahy,Wisconsin

ATI

Big Bend, WI • On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

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Job description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
ATI is currently looking for a Heat Treat Operator within our manufacturing facility in Cudahy, WI. As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be an integral part of a successful team that is responsible for producing machined in military, aerospace, oil/gas and other applications.
As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to heat equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces to temper, harden, anneal, and/or heat treat metal. In this position you will be required to perform heating and cooling operations necessary to impact physical properties in forgings to conform to our customer specifications
Training will be conducted on 1st or 2nd shift. Permanent shift will be determined after training.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map
  • Prepare and assembles load thermocouple
  • Load forgings into heat treat furnace and removes from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts
  • Move completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station
  • Set furnace temperature controls to suit type of material and process.
  • Monitor furnace operation and performance as required
  • Process forgings through quench and cool operations
  • Work from specifications, chart, detailed work instructions, etc.
  • Generate and update required reports to document process parameters
  • Operate Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment
  • Create move tickets after heat treatment processing is complete

You will have opportunity for continued learning, career growth and pay increases with successful completion of training milestones. To become successful, you must quickly learn ATI, our customers, products, processes, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map
  • Prepare and assembles load thermocouple
  • Load forgings into heat treat furnace and removes from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts
  • Move completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station
  • Set furnace temperature controls to suit type of material and process.
  • Monitor furnace operation and performance as required
  • Process forgings through quench and cool operations
  • Work from specifications, chart, detailed work instructions, etc.
  • Generate and update required reports to document process parameters
  • Operate Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment
  • Create move tickets after heat treatment processing is complete

You will have opportunity for continued learning, career growth and pay increases with successful completion of training milestones. To become successful, you must quickly learn ATI, our customers, products, processes, and procedures.
Basic Qualifications
  • 1 year of experience in a transferrable industry with transferrable skills.
  • Basic reading, math, and measurement comprehension. The ability to read instructions and perform simple measurements is critical.

Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, Vo-Tech Certificate or associate degree in electrical, mechanical or another related curriculum
  • Experience with AMS 2750 pyrometry standard
  • Experience with hardness testing

Skills
  • Knowledge of heat-treating practices and procedures
  • Knowledge/use of industrial heavy equipment
  • Familiar with industrial furnaces and components
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and implement long term solutions
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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