Heat Treat Operator - 3rd Shift

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OMG Inc seeks a Heat Treat Machine Operator for the third shift in Agawam MA to support heat treating of fasteners. The role emphasizes safety and quality; you will set up and monitor equipment, inspect first runs, read blueprints, adjust recipes, and perform maintenance while keeping a clean workspace. Requirements include a high school diploma and heat treat or furnace experience preferred; ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, blueprints, and temperature controls; strong math and mechanical reasoning; good communication and teamwork; and lift up to 50 pounds in a loud environment. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight heat treat experience and safety record with examples of teamwork and quality improvements.

Heat Treat Machine Operator  

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered in western Massachusetts, OMG is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing the safety of our employees and customers. The company values integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, commitment, and a passion for excellence. OMG is a global company operating manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Position Overview

OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The FastenMaster Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. Heat Treat Machine Operators produce world class fasteners for OMG using safe machine operating techniques and effective lean manufacturing principles. The Heat Treat Machine Operator must be a team player and committed to delivering only the best quality to our customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One priority of all OMG employees.
• Set up machine, observe operation, and inspect first run and sample work piece to ensure machining conforms to specifications.
• Read blueprint or job order for product and job specifications such as wire type, dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be run.
• Select, enter, and adjust specified heat treat recipes to conform to production run sheet and feed rates.
• Perform routine lubrication and preventative maintenance inspections as required.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Perform routine and preventative machine maintenance.
• Assist other machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in heat treat or furnace operation preferred.
• Capable of using standard tools and measurement devices such as hardness testers.
• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, blueprints, quality specifications, temperature controls and flow controls.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in high noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
• Ability to mount/dismount forklift utilizing three points of contact (two hands and one foot).
• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.
• Ability to use hard tined rake to move/break apart parts frequently.
• Ability to work in an elevated ambient temperature environment.
• The position requires the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds. 

Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.