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Heat Treat Operator

$21.8-$24.2    Worcester , MA
•  Contract to Hire
•  Job Number:273188
•  Posted:7/24/2026

Job Description:
The Heat Treat Operator will operate and monitor industrial heat-treatment equipment on second or third shift, with four weeks of initial training on second shift. Responsibilities include setting temperature controls, loading and unloading furnaces, monitoring heating cycles, responding to alarms, quenching parts in chemical, water, brine, or oil baths, and visually inspecting components for defects or foreign material. The operator will follow setup sheets, blueprints, specifications, quality procedures, and work instructions while using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, hardness testers, and optical comparators.

 

Requirements

Requirements:
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in a metalworking or manufacturing environment, preferably involving heat treatment, metal finishing, stamping, chain manufacturing, or PLC/CNC-controlled machinery. Applicants must be able to read blueprints and setup sheets, perform basic math and dimensional inspections, follow quality and ISO procedures, and safely lift more than 40 pounds. Experience operating batch furnaces, temper ovens, wash units, endothermic gas generators, evaporators, hardness testers, or similar equipment is preferred, along with basic Microsoft Office or ERP system knowledge.

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