Heat Treat Technician
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Hammond, IN · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Hammond, IN · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Bellingham, WA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Bellingham, WA · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Alvin, TX · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Alvin, TX · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Alvin, TX · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Alvin, TX · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Meadville, PA · On-site
If you are hired for this position, you will learn a variety of duties including furnace operations and heat treatment functions. Material handling, computer entry and hardness testing are part of ...
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Meadville, PA · On-site
If you are hired for this position, you will learn a variety of duties including furnace operations and heat treatment functions. Material handling, computer entry and hardness testing are part of ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This ...
$13.94 - $15.54
9% of jobs
$15.54 - $17.13
5% of jobs
$18.18 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.13 - $18.73
17% of jobs
$18.73 - $20.32
12% of jobs
The median wage is $21.44 / hr.
$20.32 - $21.92
11% of jobs
$21.92 - $23.51
6% of jobs
$23.51 - $25.11
4% of jobs
$25.11 - $26.70
4% of jobs
$27.65 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$26.70 - $28.30
12% of jobs
$28.30 - $29.90
17% of jobs
$29.90 - $31.49
3% of jobs
$13
$22
$31
| Aspect | Heat Treatment | Welding Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ASNT, NACE, AWS certifications often required | AWS Certified Welder, CWI certifications common |
| Work Environment | Industrial facilities, heat treatment plants, manufacturing | Construction sites, manufacturing plants, repair shops |
| Industry Usage | Metal fabrication, aerospace, automotive, oil & gas | Shipbuilding, construction, manufacturing, repair |
Both Heat Treatment and Welding Technicians work in metal industries and often require similar certifications. Heat Treatment focuses on altering metal properties through controlled heating and cooling, while Welding Technicians specialize in joining metals through welding processes. Although their roles differ, they often collaborate in manufacturing and fabrication environments to ensure metal components meet quality standards.
Heat treatment jobs focus on using heating equipment to repair and offset any damage done to the materials by a welding process. In this role, you may use controlled processes like induction techniques to provide post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) and strengthen the material after exposure to a high temperature. Most heat treatment positions focus on previously welded materials, but employers may also ask you to use heat treatment for other purposes, such as strengthening the surface hardness of materials. This is a time-sensitive job because the speed of change between heating and cooling is an integral part of the heat treatment process. The ability to manage your time effectively is essential to your success.

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