Heat Treat Operator

Are you a detail-oriented manufacturing professional with an eye for precision? We are seeking a Heat Treat Operator to oversee the critical thermal processing of components across our value streams. In this role, you won t just be "running a furnace"-you ll be the guardian of structural integrity, ensuring every part meets rigorous customer specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications Basic Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

Regulatory:

Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee) per ITAR requirements.

Compliance:

Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Location:

Must reside within 50 miles of Beltsville, MD (No relocation assistance provided).

Preferred Skills:

1+ years of direct Heat Treat experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing routings. Physical Requirements & Environment This is a physically demanding role in a "real-world" shop environment. You should be comfortable with the following:

Environment:

Exposure to heat, oil, and dirt.

Stamina:

Ability to stand and move for 8-12 hours per day in a hot environment.

Strength:

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs on a regular basis.

Safety:

Strict adherence to PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, and steel-toed shoes) for the duration of your shift.

Communication:

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, along with basic computer literacy. Ready to apply your expertise to a team that values precision? Apply today!

salary:

$25 - $27.5 per hourshift: Secondwork hours: 3 PM - 11

PMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilitiesThe Role at a Glance As a Heat Treat Operator, you are responsible for the end-to-end thermal processing cycle. From initial setup and loading to metallurgical testing and rigorous documentation, your work ensures that our high-performance parts are ready for the field.

Primary Responsibilities Precision Operation:

Set up and operate heat treat furnaces and ultrasonic tanks; load/unload components into racks and furnaces once target temperatures are reached.

Quality Control:

Verify cycles (temperature, time, and cooling rates) against customer routers. Monitor thermocouples to ensure they remain within strict tolerance limits.

Metallurgical Testing:

Examine parts for proper metal shade/color and perform hardness testing using specialized equipment.

Meticulous Documentation:

Maintain detailed controller charts including lot numbers, specifications, and operator stamps for stress relief, annealing, solution treatment, and aging loads.

Maintenance & Safety:

Perform daily and weekly functionality checks on instrumentation and furnace conditions. The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 35lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeSkillsManufacturing (3 years of experience is required)heat treatmachine operator (3 years of experience is required)LiftingBlueprint ReadingOrder ProcessingQuality ControlQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. job detailssummary$25 - $27.50 per hourtemp to permhigh schoolcategorylife, physical, and social science occupationsreferenceAB_4945048job details Are you a detail-oriented manufacturing professional with an eye for precision? We are seeking a Heat Treat Operator to oversee the critical thermal processing of components across our value streams. In this role, you won't just be "running a furnace"—you'll be the guardian of structural integrity, ensuring every part meets rigorous customer specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications Basic Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

Regulatory:

Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee) per ITAR requirements.

Compliance:

Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Location:

Must reside within 50 miles of Beltsville, MD (No relocation assistance provided).

Preferred Skills:

1+ years of direct Heat Treat experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing routings. Physical Requirements & Environment This is a physically demanding role in a "real-world" shop environment. You should be comfortable with the following:

Environment:

Exposure to heat, oil, and dirt.

Stamina:

Ability to stand and move for 8-12 hours per day in a hot environment.

Strength:

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs on a regular basis.

Safety:

Strict adherence to PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, and steel-toed shoes) for the duration of your shift.

Communication:

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, along with basic computer literacy. Ready to apply your expertise to a team that values precision? Apply today!

salary:

$25 - $27.5 per hourshift: Secondwork hours: 3 PM - 11

PMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilitiesThe Role at a Glance As a Heat Treat Operator, you are responsible for the end-to-end thermal processing cycle. From initial setup and loading to metallurgical testing and rigorous documentation, your work ensures that our high-performance parts are ready for the field.

Primary Responsibilities Precision Operation:

Set up and operate heat treat furnaces and ultrasonic tanks; load/unload components into racks and furnaces once target temperatures are reached.

Quality Control:

Verify cycles (temperature, time, and cooling rates) against customer routers. Monitor thermocouples to ensure they remain within strict tolerance limits.

Metallurgical Testing:

Examine parts for proper metal shade/color and perform hardness testing using specialized equipment.

Meticulous Documentation:

Maintain detailed controller charts including lot numbers, specifications, and operator stamps for stress relief, annealing, solution treatment, and aging loads.

Maintenance & Safety:

Perform daily and weekly functionality checks on instrumentation and furnace conditions. The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 35lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeSkillsManufacturing (3 years of experience is required)heat treatmachine operator (3 years of experience is required)LiftingBlueprint ReadingOrder ProcessingQuality ControlQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.