Heat Treat Operator with extensive experience in furnace operation and employee training at Superior Metal Treating and Equipment. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring safety compliance and maintaining detailed documentation. Strong communication skills enhance team collaboration and optimize production efficiency. Proficient in heat treatment processes and problem-solving, contributing to operational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Treat Operator
Superior Metal Treating and Equipment
Kansas City
08.2017 - Current
Operated vacuum furnaces to heat-treat metals and alloys according to specified time and temperature cycles.
Unloaded materials from furnaces after treatment and inspected for conformance to standards.
Inspected parts for defects such as cracking or warping due to heat treating process.
Adjusted furnace atmosphere controls to maintain desired levels of vacuum, hydrogen, nitrogen, or other gases.
Loaded materials into furnaces for treatment in accordance with job specifications.
Followed directions provided by supervisor regarding specific job requirements.
Handled tasks such as racking parts, unloading furnaces, and programming furnace operations with consistent expertise and attention to detail.
Monitored temperature levels during forging operations to maintain consistency across batches of product.
Trained new employees on how to properly use machines, follow safety protocols.
Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
Maintained detailed records of all heat treating processes including temperatures, times.
Followed safety regulations while operating furnaces and performing other related tasks.
Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during production runs.
Verified that correct material was loaded into the furnace prior to start up of the cycle.
Prepared work orders detailing specific instructions for each job assignment.
Unloaded and loaded vacuum, box and shaker furnaces with optimal efficiency.