What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heat Treat Operator position at MNP?
Job Title: Heat Treat Furnace Operator
Job Location: Utica, Michigan
Job Schedule: Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat
Week 2 - Sun, Wed & Thurs
Week 1 & 2 both on Swing shift - 12 hours 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM
rotating weekly schedule
About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.
About the role of a Heat Treat Operator:
MNP Corporation is seeking a skilled Heat Treat Furnace Operator to join our
precision manufacturing team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the
setup, operation, and monitoring of industrial heat-treating furnaces used to harden and temper steel fasteners. This position ensures all metallurgical processes meet stringent quality and strength standards required for demanding fastener applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with heat treat experience, furnace operations expertise, or metalworking knowledge to work in a team-oriented, safety-first manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities of a Heat Treat Operator:
Operate and monitor heat treating equipment, including carburizing and tempering furnaces, quench tanks, and temperature controllers
Adjust and maintain furnace settings to meet process control specifications
Perform pre- and post-process inspections of steel parts using precision measuring tools
Monitor and log computer-controlled parameters including carbon levels, temperature, soak time, and cooling rates
Follow quality assurance protocols and document all inspection results
Identify non-conforming parts and issue rejection notices or rework instructions
Maintain lot traceability records in accordance with manufacturing standards
Support 5S lean manufacturing practices and contribute to a clean, organized workspace
Comply with OSHA safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE at all times
Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:
Previous heat treat experience
Self-motivated; able to work without constant supervision
Excellent work ethics: dependable, reliable, follows established procedures
Possesses basic computer skills
Able to work in a team environment; get along with others
Able to read work and understand work instructions, blueprints, technical documents, and customer requirements
Able to do math calculations and work with numbers, fractions, and decimals
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Able to record information and calculate data as needed
Able and willing to wear the required protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and MNP
Able to work in hot, oily, and noisy conditions
Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day
Benefits: Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.
This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.
Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:
Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen
Able to pass a background check
Salary : $18 - $26
