Heat Treat Operator at Brad Foote Gear Works Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Brad Foote Gear Works is searching for Heat Treat Operators to join our team in Pittsburg, PA. We have openings on 2nd shift. The Operator will generate a heat treat process card or induction hardening process sheet for recording the details of processing and inspection of parts. This position will prepare, fixture and process the parts according to the work instructions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Check the Route Sheet (QD222), and verify the part count and that all previous operations have been completed
Check that the job packet contains all information necessary to schedule, prepare and process the parts to produce the specified properties
Check parts for damage and identify non-conforming product
Perform and/or monitor the following:

Temperature - generator, washer, furnace, quench ant, and cooling system
Atmosphere - composition from generator and in furnace
Concentration of wash
Carbon content of shim samples
Etched case depth of slug samples
Induction machine operating parameter

Use/operate shot blaster, abrasive cut off saw, straightening press, acetylene torch, center lapper, hardness testers, hardness test preparation equipment
Report recording of processing data in the appropriate logs, on process sheets and on inspection reports
Sign off and initial the Route Sheet when the parts are ready to leave the department
Follow the bar-coding procedures in SOP499
Check in work entering the Heat Treat Department
Generate necessary paperwork and prepare fixtures, processes and inspects the parts
Perform and/or monitors the analysis of variables and makes adjustments necessary to ensure that the equipment is operating properly
Take notes, record, report and file processing data in appropriate logs, on process sheets and on inspection reports
Perform routine and preventative maintenance activities
All other duties as assigned