Heat Treat Operator ,1st, 6:30a-3:00p

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Primary Function:
The Heat Treat Operator position works in the production/manufacturing operations with close, direct supervision to perform basic heat treat operations to produce parts to customer specifications and tolerances. Operators at this level may be moved and cross-trained on several pieces of equipment to develop a core understanding of heat treat concepts and processes.

Tools and Equipment:
Heat treat furnaces, grids, baskets, liners, thermocouples, heat sinks, dedicated loading device

Materials:
Cast Metal Parts

Cleaning medium (Acetone as applicable)

Thermocouples (e.g. expendable type K building)

Direction of Others:
None

Working Procedure:
The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

Safety

• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card.

oLifting procedures.

oArgon, hydrogen gas procedures (when applicable)

oLifting heavy loads

oForklift Training

oOperators need to be Confined Space Trained, and LO/To Authorized

Operations

• Performs general labor work throughout the heat treat department; manually loading and unloading of furnaces, loading and unloading of heat treat fixtures.

oUse of designated loader for loading and unloading furnaces.

• Performs basic operation of heat treat equipment.

oProperly load parts and/or combine work orders for heat treat.

• Create loading diagrams.
• Load appropriate test samples
• Clean parts
• Set up work thermocouples (heat sinks and/or attached to parts)

oMonitor heat treat cycle in process, troubleshoot as needed per work instructions

oUnload parts safely

• Performs basic PMs of selected machines.

oAssist maintenance team as needed.

oChanging out thermocouples in accordance to work instructions and authorized approval.

oCleaning out furnace

• Meets daily production goals for selected machines.
• Correct selection of heat treat cycle including ramp up rates, time, temperature, tolerances, quench, cooling rates, and atmospheres based on customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Operation of hardness testing equipment (as applicable)

Quality

• Must accurately complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly follow and maintain all forms and instruction sheets.
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur and properly quarantine parts/orders that are suspect.
• Document all nonconformances.
• Participate in internal and Nadcap audits for heat treatment

Special Skills and/or Experience:

• 6 months experience working in investment casting, foundry or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with alloy processing in aerospace industry a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook; ability to input data into ERP system. Will be asked to demonstrate.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals). Will be asked to demonstrate.
• Vision requirement of 20/20 or better in at least one eye, per the J1 standard as well as color perception.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment (ability to work independently as well as within a team).
• Willingness to be cross trained on multiple heat treat machines/equipment.
• Ability to learn & read drawings, technical specifications.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED minimum
• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Certificate a plus.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.