Heat Treat Furnace Operator

Job Description

Are you someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in precision, quality, and seeing a job through from start to finish? As a Furnace Operator, you won’t just run equipment, you’ll play a critical role in transforming raw parts into finished components that meet exact customer and industry standards.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the entire furnace process. From carefully racking and preparing loads, to programming furnaces based on detailed job requirements, to monitoring live runs through advanced charting software, you’ll be at the center of operations. Your attention to detail ensures every load meets strict quality standards, every part is accounted for, and every process is documented accurately.

You’ll conduct visual inspections of both equipment and parts, verify counts throughout processing, document results through routers and ERP systems, and handle materials with care and precision. Safety, quality, and accountability are at the heart of everything you do.

This is an active, on-your-feet role where no two days look exactly the same. You’ll lift, move, inspect, analyze, and coordinate, all while staying organized and focused. If you enjoy multitasking, critical thinking, and working with both your hands and technology, this is the opportunity to shine.

Company Description

Winston Heat Treating is a family-owned commercial/aerospace heat treating company located in Dayton, Ohio.

Since 1967, Winston has been the region's leader for providing quality work, dependable service and competitive pricing to the area’s tool & die and automotive industries. Through the years, Winston’s reputation has grown nationally to serve the aerospace, medical, mold-making and food processing industries as well.

Winston has led the way in vacuum heat treating and state-of-the-art technology and was one of the first heat treating companies in the country to achieve both its NADCAP and ISO accreditation.

What You’ll Do

- Review job routers and customer purchase orders to ensure complete accuracy

- Rack and prepare loads for processing and break them down once complete

- Program and monitor furnace runs to meet company, customer, and industry requirements

- Perform detailed visual inspections of parts and equipment

- Track and document each step of the process using charting and ERP systems

- Ensure part counts and processing details are accurate from start to finish

- Properly handle all materials and equipment with care

- Comply with regulatory and company standards, including CUI requirements

- Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to keep operations running smoothly

What You Bring

- Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask confidently

- A willingness to learn QC standards, industry requirements, and blueprint reading

- Comfort working on your feet throughout the shift

- Ability to lift 50+ pounds

- Attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work

- Confidence using computers and software systems

- Critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt quickly

- Initiative, drive, and a customer-focused mindset

- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of a role that truly impacts quality and performance, we’d love to have you on our team.

We are hiring for the following shift:

3rd shift: 11:00PM to 7:15AM (training initially conducted for 2-3 months on 1st shift)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (Required)

- Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person