Heat Treatment Operative

Heat Treatment Operative

Location: NG16 

Hours: 37.5 p/w rotating Am & Pm shift 

Salary: £20.26 P/H 

Role Purpose

To monitor and control heat treatment processes to achieve specific material properties, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and all relevant health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialised heat treatment equipment to process metals and alloys according to precise procedures.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality results through careful process adherence.
• Follow all health and safety procedures when operating equipment and handling heated materials.
• Keep the work area clean and organised, ensuring safe storage of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Detect and report any equipment faults or process deviations that could affect safety or product quality.
• Monitor and control temperature parameters during cycles to maintain consistent treatment outcomes.
• Load and unload components correctly, ensuring accurate placement for uniform results.
• Understand and apply knowledge of N Type Thermocouples -Maximum operating temperature: 800°C Minimum operating temperature: 480°C Cycle durations: 4 to 16 hours

Essential Skills 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and process troubleshooting ability.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• System Accuracy Tests (SATS)
• Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS)
• Good IT and PC skills.
• Familiarity with NADCAP environments and AMS2750 standards is essential 
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of hardness testing, particularly using Vickers equipment.
• Experience using degreasing baths.
• Surface finishing experience (e.g. grit or glass blasting).

To apply, please send your CV to natalie.bentley@pertemps.co.uk   or call 01332 363000 opt for  further information.