Heat Treat Technician

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Group Summary:

Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated Induction Heat Treat Technician to support and optimize induction hardening, tempering, annealing, and other heat treatment processes within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for process setup, equipment troubleshooting, quality assurance, metallurgical analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality, productivity, and safety. 

Responsibilities, Duties and Authority: (These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive.  Other duties may be given by the supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.) 

Process Development & Optimization 

• Develop, validate, and optimize induction heat treatment processes to meet customer and engineering specifications. 

• Establish process parameters including:  

• Power settings 

• Frequency selection 

• Heat profiles 

• Scan speed 

• Quench timing and flow rates 

• Conduct process capability studies and implement corrective actions as required. 

• Support new product launches and process qualification activities. 

Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting 

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot induction heat treating equipment. 

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling system issues. 

• Work with maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability. 

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs. 

Metallurgical & Quality Support 

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and heat treatment requirements. 

• Perform metallurgical evaluations including:  

• Hardness testing 

• Case depth analysis 

• Microstructure evaluation 

• Process audits 

• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions. 

• Ensure compliance with customer, internal, and industry heat treat standards. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to improve:  

• Cycle time 

• Energy efficiency 

• Equipment utilization 

• Product quality 

• Cost reduction 

• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. 

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans. 

Safety & Compliance 

• Maintain compliance with all company safety requirements and environmental regulations. 

• Ensure adherence to heat treating standards and quality systems. 

• Promote safe operating practices around high voltage, high temperature, and automated equipment. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Associate degree in manufacturing technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.  
• 3+ years of experience operating or maintaining induction heat treating equipment.  
• Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, and process monitoring systems.  
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.  
• Understanding of metallurgy and heat treatment fundamentals. 

Additional Skills: 

• Induction hardening process knowledge.  
• Metallurgical analysis and interpretation  
• Root cause analysis and problem solving.  
• Process development and validation.  
• Statistical process control (SPC).  
• GD&T and blueprint interpretation.  
• Hardness testing methods (Rockwell, Microhardness)  
• Understanding of quench systems and cooling technologies.  
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in very fast pace moving environment. The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and plant floor.  The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate.  The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud. 

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.