Heat Treat Operator - Gleason : Job Details

About Gleason With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more. Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

Position Summary: The Heat Treat Operator efficiently and safely operates heat treat and plating equipment. Job Responsibilities: Carburizing:

• Incoming inspection and check in to ensure process documents and quality conformance
• Loading and unloading parts from carburizing fixtures (some heavy lifting required)
• Loading and unloading carburizing pit furnaces (overhead crane operation required)
• Operating and maintaining furnace temperatures and atmospheres
• Test piece inspection utilizing metallograph and micro hardness testers
• Test piece preparation utilizing mounting and polishing equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment

Press Quenching

• Quench machine set up and operation (some heavy lifting required)
• Size inspection of parts utilizing micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other
• Loading and unloading austenitizing furnaces (heavy lifting and overhead crane operation required)
• Quench tooling assembly and storage (some heavy lifting and stacker operation required)
• Operating and maintaining furnace temperatures and atmospheres
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment

Plating

• Performs analysis on chemical balances and maintains prescribed level of chemicals in plating bath solutions.
• Troubleshoots plating of parts and all plating processes and resolves any problems or discrepancies to ensure quality work.
• Operates and maintains ANDCO Heavy Metal Removal and recycled water system and investigates and resolves and related problems.
• Performs strip plating, oxide coating, and proper cleaning methods prior to plating.
• Masks or stops off areas of parts not to be plated, according to print specifications, and fixtures them prior to plating.
• Electroplates all metal parts, or copper.
• Reads blueprints to determine surface area of part where plating is required.
• Reads blueprints and designs fixtures for holding parts to be plated accordingly.
• Determines current density, plating time, and rectification values required for copper.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Performs general labor duties associated with heat treat operations.
• Reference written process instruction for proper recipes, specifications and tooling to ensure quality product
• Lead / support continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintains clean and safe work area
• Ability to troubleshoot machine malfunctions
• Operate and set up flame hardening machine
• Familiarize and train other Heat Treat operators using process documentation, quality tools and processes
• Perform other duties as required and assigned
• Read and maintain charts on furnace
• Use computer terminal to complete heat treat operations in production database
• Responsible and accountable for quality of work produced documenting on process documents and inspection forms.
• Operate 3 gas analyzer, straighteners, steel and glass bead blasters, hardness tester, parts washers, and package parts.
• Read and interpret complex engineering processes, process sketches, and blueprints
• Operating an overhead crane and forklift to load and unload furnace.
• Maintain controls on furnaces and gas generators (nitrogen and Endo) to ensure proper settings, dew points and carbon potential.
• Tests all parts for conformity
• Make minor repairs
• Work independently with engineers and others on various aspects of Lean production techniques to drive

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Production and Processing

• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications. Mathematics
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Chemistry
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Operation Monitoring
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation and Control
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Active Listening
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Monitoring
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Quality Control Analysis
• Talking to others to convey information effective Speaking
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions and procedures. Reading Comprehension

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Travel Requirements:

• Negligible

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime. Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, 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 in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor. DISCLAIMER The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.