Heat Treat Associate

Fisher Barton

. Perform complex and skilled heat treat and straightening operations on the Salt Line, Pit Furnace, Temper, Induction line, Cryo, and Parts straightening areas .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeLoves Park • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $28 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heat treating processes, machine setup, and troubleshooting, while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in operating overhead cranes and using measuring equipment to verify product specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heat Treat OperationsMachine Setup and OperationsTroubleshooting Heat Treat ProcessesBlueprint ReadingSafety Equipment Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Heat TreatingMachine SetupTroubleshootingBlueprint ReadingMeasuring Equipment UsageForklift OperationBasic MathematicsPreventive MaintenanceRacking TechniquesHeat Treat Furnace Programming

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Overhead CranesHoistsRockwell Testing EquipmentPTC Testing EquipmentComputer Skills

Industry Keywords

6S MethodologyHeat Treat ProcessesQuality StandardsProductivity StandardsManufacturing Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex and skilled heat treat and straightening operations on the Salt Line, Pit Furnace, Temper, Induction line, Cryo, and Parts straightening areas
Operate multiple operations simultaneously as requested
Operate overhead cranes and hoists
Meet productivity and quality standards for heat treat
Troubleshoot complex heat treating and manufacturing issues
Work with Engineering to update part routes
Perform complex machine setup and operations; load and unload parts and operate equipment
Provide continuous improvement and cost-saving suggestions
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues
Train and mentor new or less experienced associates
Perform daily preventive maintenance of machines
Read blueprints, part routes, and part verification/identification materials
Use measuring equipment to verify products meet customer specifications and company quality standards
Follow work instructions and 6S methodology
Help develop new heat treat processes for new materials
Select and change programs on heat treat furnaces
Identify proper racking techniques for nonstandard parts
Operate Rockwell and PTC testing equipment
Maintain and properly use safety equipment
Perform advanced troubleshooting of heat treat furnaces and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Able to work safely in a hot environment
Able to work extended hours when needed
Able to read, write, and communicate English effectively
Adept with basic mathematics
Forklift
Basic Computer skills
Ability to stand 8–12 hours a day
Ability to sit, stand, squat, and bend
Ability to reach overhead with one or both arms
Repetitive lifting and placing of parts on machines, up to 15 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2.00 shift premium
ESOP- Employee owned
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start
10 Paid Holidays per year
Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA, and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs
Apprenticeship Programs
Off-Site Team Building Events
On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
Holiday parties
Safety footwear and prescription safety glass benefits