Heat Treat Specialist

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · East Peoria, IL

This role involves operating and adjusting heat-treat equipment, performing specific heat-treating processes on clutch plates, monitoring equipment, and following manufacturing procedures in an industrial setting. It requires understanding of gas safety and temperature parameters, and experience in a manufacturing environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Setting up, operating, and adjusting heat-treat equipment
  2. Performing neutral atmosphere heat treating ,cycle annealing, and die quenching of clutch plates
  3. Monitoring equipment performance to ensure quality and safety standards are met
  4. Following established manufacturing processes and procedures
  5. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent, or previous work/volunteer experience
  • Understanding of gas safety and temperature parameters
  • General knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends

Nice to have

  • Previous heat treat experience
  • Prior machine shop experience
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
  • Previous experience with overhead cranes