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Snap-on

Global producer of professional tools

Heat Treat Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMurphy, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Heat-treating experience and knowledge of materials and heat-treating methods are required.
  • The candidate must be safety-conscious and report needs and issues promptly.
  • The candidate must have strong mechanical or technical aptitude and be comfortable working with tools and equipment.
  • The candidate must be willing to learn and follow detailed instructions.
  • The candidate must have basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
  • The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • The candidate must be able to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.
  • The candidate must be available for mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and monitor heat-treating equipment to harden, quench, temper, anneal, and carburize metal parts while ensuring components meet hardness, strength, and durability specifications and maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Operate all heat-treat furnaces and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of heat treatments.
  • Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
  • Communicate production or equipment issues verbally or in writing to supervisors and team members, including cross-shift operators.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform basic routine machine maintenance as trained.
  • Assist with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts as skills develop.
  • Memorize and execute emergency containment and shutdown procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical school courses, mechanical hobbies, or similar experience are a plus.
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail are desired.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is desired.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and maintaining an orderly workspace is desired.

About the Company

Snap-on

Global producer of professional tools

Snap-on designs and sells tools, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information for professional technicians worldwide. Its products include hand tools, tool storage, diagnostic devices, and software-based repair data that help shops diagnose issues and perform maintenance. The company stands out through a long track record of durable, high-quality tools, a trusted professional brand, and an integrated ecosystem that combines physical tools with diagnostic and information solutions. Its goal is to support technicians by delivering reliable tools and actionable repair information that speed up workflows and enable accurate repairs across global markets.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kenosha, WI
Founded
1920

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