What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heat Treat Specialist 2nd Shift position at Milacron?
Shift 2 (United States of America)
Position Summary
Milacron is seeking a Heat Treat Specialist to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining heat treatment equipment to harden, temper, and anneal metal components used in our products. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and quality control in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
Work You’ll Do
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
Position Summary
Milacron is seeking a Heat Treat Specialist to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining heat treatment equipment to harden, temper, and anneal metal components used in our products. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and quality control in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
Work You’ll Do
- Heat Treatment Operations: Set up, operate, and monitor heat treat furnaces, and quenching processes for steel and alloy components.
- Process Control: Read and interpret blueprints, production schedules, and work orders to determine the appropriate heat-treating methods, temperatures, and cycle times.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct hardness testing, metallurgical inspections, and other quality checks to ensure compliance with Milacron’s engineering and manufacturing standards.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all heat treatment equipment operates efficiently and safely.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all OSHA, ISO, and company safety regulations to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of heat treatment cycles, test results, and process deviations for quality assurance and traceability.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Proficiency in operating heat treatment equipment, gas carburizing furnaces.
- Strong understanding of metal properties, hardness testing, and quenching techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
- 2 years of experience in heat treating, metallurgy, or a related manufacturing role preferred.
- Technical certifications in metallurgy or heat treatment are a plus.
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
