Heat Treat Operator - Lead (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Heat Treat
Student (High School)

THIS IS ONLY FOR 2ND OR 3RD SHIFT - PLEASE NOTE WHICH SHIFTS YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR

Job Title: Heat Treat Operator Lead
Reports to: Heat Treat Supervisor
Scope:
We are an internationally renowned manufacturer of hot-forged industrial fasteners. Our patented bolting products are trusted for their quality, performance, and reliability. At Valley Forge, we have developed patent technology that will completely change your way of thinking about a bolted joint. Our manufacturing technologies allow customers to monitor direct load in the fastener while it is in service. This capability can completely revolutionize a bolted joint. The money saved in knowing exactly what your bolts are doing under load, results in joint integrity, less downtime, and safe performance of equipment. We are a quality-based, US manufacturer that focuses on solving problems and doing it in a first-class manner. Our products are used in construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications around the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Operate heat treating equipment to harden and temper steel parts
  • Follow established procedures to ensure the quality of the finished product
  • Conduct tests to ensure parts meet specifications
  • Monitor equipment and maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Supervise and assist newer team members
  • Willingness to learn and work in other departments as needed
  • Ability to move lineup around in the department if jobs are not ready
  • Maintain supervision on operators when loads are being built and pictures are being taken
  • MTI Training a PLUS
  • Safety Sensitive Position
  • Other duties as needed or required
Work Environment:
The primary work environment is the production floor. Secondary work environment is the office.
  • Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the entire shift.
  • Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.
  • While performing duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Occasion stooping and walking will be required.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • KNOWLEDGE OF IQ BATCH FURNACE REQUIRED
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of heat treating processes and equipment
  • Knowledge in Excel / Word
  • Ability to manage/supervise other employees
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Finish MTI Course on Level II Operator Training

Special Requirements:
-Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.
-Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is a federal contractor. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as a condition of employment.
Further, as a condition of continued at-will employment, employees are subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening, or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as set forth in the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace
Policy and Substance Abuse policy. Refusal to take such tests may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment.
Applicants will be considered without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected by applicable law. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.



Benefits:
· 401(k) & 401K matching
· Free $20K life Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Health insurance
· Quarterly Incentive Program
· Vacation allocation
· Sick pay according to AZ law
· Referral program
· Tuition reimbursement
· Vision insurance

Special Requirements:

-Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

-Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is a federal contractor. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as a condition of employment.

Further, as a condition of continued at-will employment, employees are subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as set forth in the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Substance Abuse policy. Refusal to take such tests may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment.

Applicants will be considered without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected by applicable law. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.

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