Heat Treat Operator
Bodycote Thermal Processing
Vernon, CA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed basic repairs and preventive maintenance on furnace equipment.
- Set up and operated die-quenching machines to prevent part warping.
- Operated various types of furnaces such as box, belt or batch type units depending on job requirements.
- Prepared work orders detailing specific instructions for each job assignment.
- Applied aging solutions to promote hardening of different materials during processing.
- Monitored furnace temperatures and adjusted accordingly to ensure accuracy of heat treat processes.
- Drew up load maps and stamp locations to maintain traceability throughout processing.
- Adjusted gas pressure, time cycles, quenching tanks and cooling baths as required by product specifications.
- Calculated the proper annealing temperature for metal components according to customer specifications.
- Stamped identification marks on completed parts using both manual and machine punch techniques.
- Verified that correct material was loaded into the furnace prior to start up of the cycle.
- Completed visual inspections and manual testing to assess product quality.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into furnaces manually or using overhead crane equipment as needed.
- Input accurate program numbers for computer-controlled systems.
- Identified and managed optimal processing sequences, furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for each production run.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.