Experienced Metal Straightener Solutions Heat Treating Shelby Charter Township, MI Job Details Full-time $27 - $38 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Heat treating Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Tool & die Basic math Mentoring High-speed steel Safety equipment Full Job Description About Us Solutions Heat Treating is one of fewer than five companies in the U.S. that can vertically harden a tool up to 85 inches long. We specialize in heat treating high-speed steel (HSS) broaches and precision cutting tools for a well-established customer base across the U.S. and Canada, with deep roots in metro Detroit's broaching industry. The Role Heat treating hardened tool steel to 60-69 Rockwell C can introduce warp and distortion. You'll correct it using hand presses, straightening benches, and our 20-ton hydraulic press, bringing tools back to the customer's spec without cracking or scrapping hardened, high-value tooling. You'll work across both hot straightening (immediately post-quench, where timing and material knowledge matter) and final straightening (post-temper, post-blast). We need someone who can independently handle our full range of materials and job types, including RUSH and

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jobs across our core high-speed steel grades (PMM4, PMT15, and M2), with minimal scrap and minimal rework. What You'll Do Independently straighten tooling across our full material range (M2 through high-cobalt/powder-metal HSS grades) and full size range (1/8"-5" diameter, 5"-85" length) Work both hot straightening (post-quench) and final straightening (post-temper) stations Read work tickets and apply the correct technique per material grade, hardness target, and temper stage Use dial indicators, fixturing, and gauges to verify straightness against tolerance Make the call on borderline pieces — straighten, flag for re-treatment, or reject Sign off / stamp completed work for shipping Mentor and train apprentice straighteners as our apprenticeship program ramps up Help identify and resolve recurring distortion issues by job/material to reduce rework What We're Looking For 2+ years of hands-on metal straightening experience, ideally in heat treating, tool & die, or precision metal fabrication Working knowledge of Rockwell hardness scales and how hardness/temper stage affects straightening technique Comfortable making independent judgment calls on hardened, high-value tooling (no double-checking every piece) Experience with hydraulic presses, hand presses, and precision measuring tools (dial indicators, gauges) Track record of low scrap/rework rates Reliable, safety-conscious, comfortable in an industrial floor environment (heat, noise, PPE) Physical Demands Standing for extended periods, repetitive lifting/pressing motions, exposure to heat near furnace and hot-straightening areas, PPE required (gloves, safety glasses). Lifting up to 50 lb regularly; heavier with equipment assistance.

Pay:

$27.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person