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Heat Treat - Utility Operator

Union, South Carolina, United States, 29379


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Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

 

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

 

Position Summary: 

Perform a variety of heat treat operations on production parts.

 

Essential Responsibilities:  

  • Set-up/operate electric and gas-fired furnaces and associated quenching devices to ensure parts are heat treated to specifications.
  • Tools and equipment:
    • Heat treating furnaces and quenching equipment, shot blast.
    • Inspection such as micrometers, hardness testing equipment, etc.
    • Basic hand tools, natural gas torches, presses & clamps, cranes & floor dies.
    • Carburizing equipment with temperature and atmosphere control instruments.
    • Induction hardening furnace.
  • Set-up/operate production furnaces and associated quenching equipment to ensure correct hardness, size and flatness of all parts. Assignment to a particular furnace will be made by supervision.
  • Perform size and hardness checks.
  • Maintain accurate log for equipment being used.
  • Set-up floor dies and participate in quenching operations.
  • Load/unload spherodizing furnaces & tempering ovens, and completes necessary paperwork. 
  • Assist the HT A in all tasks related to carburizing & hardening, and provide backup for the HT A, as needed.
  • Temporary assignments to other shifts may occur if needed for production requirements.
  • May assist in carburizing operation by loading/unloading fixtures & baskets using standard procedures. 
  • Examine carb fixtures & baskets, and report unserviceable condition to supervision.
  • Participate in charging and quenching operations.
  • Perform straightening operations, as directed by supervision.
  • Responsible for proper care of company tools, observance of safety regulations, and correct reporting of time & production.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order and maintaining a neat & orderly work area.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • 18 year of age or older.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US.
  • Must be willing to work overtime.
  • Must be willing to work any shift.
  • Able to read, write, and do basic math.
  • Able to accurately follow heat treat standard procedures.
  • Able to satisfactorily perform the job of Induction Hardener, Straightener, and Hardness Tester.+
  • Able to perform work that is physically demanding.
  • Able to satisfactorily perform the job of HT-A and HT-C.

 

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.



Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

  • Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  • A culture of top performance
  • A global, diverse environment
  • Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  • A conviction to improve communities around us
  • Competitive salary and benefits

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