Heat Treat Operator

Wingard & Company Inc., a growing Baltimore, Maryland aerospace manufacturing company, is a world class manufacturer of electrical steel laminations and other precision metal parts.

Wingard is an established, privately-owned & employee-centric business with an outstanding work environment. We offer one of the best benefit packages in the industry, including a bonus program, paid vacations and holidays, 401k with employer match, medical benefits, life insurance and short-term/long-term disability, and paid parental leave.

This is a full time, non-exempt position with a 4-day work week!

Position Summary

The Heat Treat Operator will report to the Heat Treat Supervisor and is responsible for many phases of annealing work, from loading furnace programs to completing magnetic and tensile testing of finished product. The Heat Treat department includes oil burn, annealing, oxide coating, and magnetic and tensile testing. The duties performed include, but are not limited to the following:

- Prepare parts for annealing and oxide coating processes.

- Load pre-written programs into the furnaces.

- Load furnaces.

- Prepare annealed parts for subsequent operations and monitor annealing process.

- Maintain material traceability and accurate labor reporting.

- Monitor inventory of gases.

- Maintain inventory of jobs in Heat Treat staging area.

- Prepare samples and rings for magnetic and tensile testing; maintain testing files.

- Ensure cleanliness of work area.

- Organize and maintain furnace equipment.

- Serve as a backup for the Heat Treat Technician.

- Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

- Effective communication skills and collaboration with a team.

- Proven track record of being dependable with excellent attendance.

- Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal supervision.

- Attention to detail and ability to focus for extended periods of time.

- Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing specifications and engineering drawing.

- Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

- Ability to follow strict safety guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety procedures.

- Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment to ensure personal safety.

Education & Experience

- High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

- Three (3) years of heat treat testing experience preferred.

- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of Employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 35 lbs.

- Ability to stand for long periods of time.

- Ability to climb stairs.

- Ability to withstand working in a hot environment 8-12 hours per day.

- Good eyesight and ability to read a digital display.

- Position requires regular exposure to oil, dirt, and heat.

Wingard & Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (EEO) Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person