Heat Treat Operator

Job Schedule :

5AM - 5PM, 12 hours shifts; rotates between Week 1 and Week 2

Week 1 : works Mon & Tues, Fri, & Sat = 36 hours

Week 2 : works Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday = 48 hours

About us : MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24.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. Candidates with previous manufacturing experience in a similar position or environment, who possess the willingness to learn and a positive attitude, are encouraged to apply.

About the role of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator : The Heat Treat Furnace Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of the heat treat furnace, which is used to harden and temper the steel fasteners manufactured by MNP. This key role must ensure safe operation of the equipment and temperature instruments to ensure the steel stabilizes as required for the strength and utility needed for the specific fastener application. The Operator works with a small team and must be self-motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator :

Maintain furnace controls to meet specified requirements of the process

Inspect parts before and after the heat-treating operation for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity

Read and record computer controls such as the carbon controller to ensure required temperatures, soak time, and cooling times are maintained

Document parts not meeting specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed

Maintain required documentation of inspections and follow lot tracing protocols

Participate in 5S housekeeping

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional skills and / or experience required for success in the role of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator :

Previous heat treat experience preferred but not required

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; gets along with others

Able to read work and understand work instructions, blue prints, 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 of a Heat Treat Furnace Operator : 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

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