A Heat Treating Technician operates machinery used to make metal and plastic parts for products and appliances. Uses furnaces and chemical treatments to shape parts according to exact measurements.
Temp-to-Hire Crucial Link is seeking an experienced Induction Hardening Setup Technician for a well-established heat-treating and metal-processing facility in Valley City, Ohio. This is not an entry-level machine operator position. Candidates must have hands-on experience setting up induction hardening equipment or a strong background in forging, heat treatment, and metallurgy. The ideal candidate will understand how material composition, temperature, cycle time, quenching, and equipment settings affect hardness, case depth, distortion, and finished-part quality. Responsibilities Set up, adjust, and operate induction hardening equipment. Select and install appropriate coils, fixtures, tooling, and quench components. Establish machine settings based on part specifications, material grade, and required hardness or case depth. Perform equipment changeovers and troubleshoot setup or processing issues. Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, process sheets, and customer specifications. Monitor heating cycles, temperatures, power settings, dwell times, and quench conditions. Inspect completed parts using hardness-testing and dimensional-inspection equipment. Identify issues involving cracking, distortion, improper case depth, inconsistent hardness, or surface defects. Make process adjustments to maintain quality and production requirements. Document setup information, inspection results, and process changes. Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and metallurgical personnel. Follow all safety procedures related to high-temperature equipment, electrical systems, quench media, and material handling. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Required Qualifications Previous induction hardening setup experience is strongly preferred. Forging, heat-treating, or similar metal-processing experience may be considered. Strong practical knowledge of metallurgy and heat-treatment principles. Understanding of steel grades, hardness requirements, case depth, tempering, quenching, and material behavior. Ability to independently complete machine setups and changeovers. Experience troubleshooting heat-treating or metal-processing equipment. Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and process documentation. Experience using hardness testers, micrometers, calipers, and other inspection equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Ability to work safely around high temperatures, industrial machinery, and heavy materials. Preferred Experience Induction hardening of automotive, tooling, bearing, gear, shaft, or other precision metal components. Experience in a commercial heat-treating or forging environment. Familiarity with Rockwell hardness testing and case-depth requirements. Experience with process control, quality documentation, and corrective actions. Metallurgical coursework, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Pay:
$27.00 - $30.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
