What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heat Treat - 3rd Shift position at Eck Industries Inc?
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The primary purpose of a heat treat operator is to prepare castings for heat treatment by looking at required specifications outlined in the work instructions that address the aging and straightening process of the casting. They are responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to heat treat equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Straightening Operation:
- Carry the casting from the material load, and place into a fixture, or directly onto the steel bench.
- Use a leather mallet or hand hammer to strike the casting with as much force and number of blows necessary to straighten the casting within acceptable tolerances, as is determined by its fit within the fixture or other gauging. (For large, heavy castings with thick walls these are straightened by use of a sledge hammer.)
- Once a casting is finished, unload from the fixture or bench top, and set aside to the finished load with dividers required by work instructions between layer.
Heat Treat Operation:
- Unload casting and remove divider from casting load.
- Load and position the castings onto heat treat rack or in heat treat basket as outlined in work instructions.
- Place an expanded metal divider between layers.
- Verify correct test bars are placed in each heat treat load.
- Load full racks/baskets into the heat treat oven and quench tanks with forklift and/or overhead hoist.
- Verify times per part specific work instructions.
- Verify oven temperatures for solution.
- Verify oven temperatures for aging.
- After completion of the heat treatment and aging cycles- unload the castings heat treat rack or basket and set aside to the finished load with dividers between layers.
Both Operations may be required to:
- Sign off on all required paperwork including: Shop cards, Heat treat cards, Certificates of Compliance, Oven Charts.
- Study work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
- Complete daily inspections on tools and equipment, filling out forms when required to do so.
- Maintain housekeeping in the work area at the end of each shift.
- Maintain area per established 6S standards.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or leadman personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
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Training requirements
- 120 hours on the job training with an experienced Heat Treat Operator.
- Complete heat treat operator training course.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
NEVER
RARELY
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
CONSTANTLY
(0%)
(1-5%)
(5-33%)
(34-66%)
(67-100%)
Frequency
Levels
Distance
Lifting/Carrying
Under 10 lbs.
Frequently
Varying Levels
Varies
10-20 lbs.
Frequently
Varying Levels
Varies
21-50 lbs.
Occasionally
Varying Levels
Varies
51-100 lbs.*
Occasionally
Varying Levels
Varies
over 100 lbs.*
Rarely
Varying Levels
Varies
Pushing/Pulling
Under 10 lbs.
10-20 lbs.
21-50 lbs.
51-75 lbs.*
76-100 lbs.*
Occasionally
Occasionally
Occasionally
Rarely
Rarely
Varying Levels
Varying Levels
Varying Levels
Varying Levels
Varying Levels
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Hoist, crane, or other lift assistance to be used when possible; Lifting/Carrying/Pulling/Pushing items heavier than 50 lbs. is considered risky. Items weighing 70 lbs. employee must use lift assistance.
Walking
Frequently
N/A
Standing
Constantly
N/A
N/A
Feeling
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Fingering (Finger Work, Picking or Pinching)
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Handling (Grasping, Holding or Turning)
Constantly
N/A
N/A
Reaching
Frequently
N/A
N/A
Crawling
Never
N/A
N/A
Stooping
Rarely
N/A
N/A
Reclining
Never
N/A
N/A
Sitting
Never
N/A
N/A
Bending
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Kneeling
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Twisting (Torso)
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Balancing
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Driving
Occasionally
N/A
Varies (Forklift)
Climbing
Rarely
N/A
N/A
Extremity Movements
Frequency
R=Right / L=Left / B= Both
Yes or No
Dominant Hand
Both hands:
Both feet:
Frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
R or L
B
B
Yes
Yes
Yes
Vision
Definition
Frequency
General Sight Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Near Vision
Clarity at 20 inches or less.
Occasionally
Mid-Range Vision
Clarity at 20 inches to 20 feet.
Frequently
Far Vision
Clarity at 20 feet or more.
Occasionally
Field of Vision
Clarity of the entire area that a person is able to see when their eyes are fixed in one position.
Occasionally
Color Vision/Discrimination
The need to distinguish between colors.
Never
Hearing
Occasional interaction with internal personnel.
Speech and Language
Visual comprehension (understanding/processing written word and visual observations).
Communication with co-workers and leadership (face-to-face, electronically, and telephonically)
Environment
Work Hours
Minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed.
Inside (% Value)
100%
Outside (% Value)
0%
Extreme Cold
N/A
Extreme Heat
N/A
Noise
The work environment is well lit, and the noise level is moderate but not excessive.
Hazards
- Forklift Traffic
- Heat and hot surfaces
- Rolling and pinching exposures (cores, core boxes, lifting devices, etc.)
- Sharp objects and edges
- Flying and falling objects (sand, cores, plywood separators)
- Dust from core making and cleaning
- Airborne contaminants (Silica, formaldehyde, ammonia, amines, CO2, SO2, phenol, isocyanates, etc.)
- Toxins and Fumes. (Foundry Gaseous Chemicals and Odors)
Tools/Equipment
Company Furnishes Tools
Safety Equipment
Protective Clothing
- Sleeves (Cotton)
- Jeans (Must be in good condition, no holes)
- Molten rated clothing may be required depending on task.
Eye and Face Protection
- Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
- Ear plugs
Foot Protection
- Metatarsal safety shoes
Job Specific PPE can be found in the PPE Policy and the Job Safety Analysis of each position.
- Disclaimer: This is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands and this job description is subject to change at any time.
