Heat Treat Operator – Manufacturing

Job Description

Position Summary
The Heat Treat Operator is responsible for operating quench systems, and tempering equipment to harden and temper drill rod steel to accurate metallurgical specifications. This role is critical to product quality and safety, as drill rods used in mining and exploration must meet strict hardness, toughness, and fatigue-resistance standards for downhole performance.

Key Responsibilities
Load, run, and unload heat treating furnaces per work orders and material specs
Set and monitor furnace temperatures and cycle times.
Conduct hardness testing (Rockwell/Brinell) and record results for quality traceability
Read and interpret heat treat charts, work orders, and metallurgical specifications
Perform routine maintenance and inspections on furnaces, quench tanks, and related equipment
Maintain accurate production and quality logs (temperature logs, batch records, hardness test results)
Follow all safety protocols around high-temperature equipment.
Flag non-conforming product and support root-cause troubleshooting with quality/metallurgy staff
Support continuous improvement of cycle times and process consistency

Requirements




High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade training an asset
Prior heat treating, induction, or metal manufacturing experience preferred (1–3+ years)
Familiarity with hardness testers, pyrometers, and furnace control systems
Ability to read technical drawings and heat treat specifications
Solid attention to detail -this is a quality-critical role
Forklift/overhead crane certification an asset
Knowledge of steel metallurgy (grain structure, hardening/tempering theory) is a strong asset

Working Conditions
Plant/shop floor environment, exposure to heat, noise, and industrial equipment.
The company will provide training, and the successful applicant will work the day shift during the training period, then shift to the afternoon shift.
Schedule Hours – 7.30am to 4.00pm for training Period, and the afternoon shift will be 4.00pm to 2.00am

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks:
Company pension
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Heat Treatment Technician North Bay
🏢 Premier Mining Products
📍 North Bay