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heat treat technician

Posted on May 06, 2025 by Employer details Precision Heat Treat

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* Do you have experience with heat treating metal? * Can you multi-task, work calmly under pressure, and solve unexpected problems? * Do you have experience in a manufacturing environment? * Do you have training in quality control or process control? * Do you have experience supervising a small group of workers? * Can you drive a forklift, lift up to 50lbs, do you learn quickly, think creatively, and adapt to the job that needs to be done? We are a busy heat treating shop located near Vancouver, Canada and we are looking for Heat Treat Technicians. We are growing rapidly and advancing our systems and technology all the time. We need people with experience who can think on their feet and help us move forward. We offer competitive salaries, training, extended medical, a positive and enthusiastic team environment, and unlimited potential. This is a job you won't be able to train for in school, but if you have a background with on-the-job experience and training, and you are looking for a position with excellent potential for future wage growth and responsibility, send us your resume! *As an ideal candidate, you will have 2-3 years of knowledge and hands on experience in some of these areas:* * Controlling and monitoring heat treat furnaces and following written procedures on work instructions. * Time management to meet work deadlines while incorporating production, maintenance, and administrative requirements. * Supervisory experience, including training, implementing safety procedures and coordinating work activities. * Using thermocouples; sensors; recorders and test equipment to achieve required Heat Treatment Specifications * Preparing work for processing; loading and unloading furnaces, bins, fixtures, baskets, racking parts in baskets etc. * Hardness testing * Preparing reports and interpreting technical documentation * Computer applications including Microsoft Office *You must be able to:* * Work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment. * Lift up to 50 lbs. * Read documents, computer screens, files, etc. * Have good English language and communication skills * Have strong problem-solving skills * Maintain a flexible schedule to work rotating shifts The safety of our workers is the first and most important goal, and every employee must participate in training as required and follow safe work procedures at all times. Due to the nature of the business, PHT operates around the clock, and while we do our best to establish shift times to coordinate employee needs with production requirements, all staff must have some availability for shifts outside of regular business hours. This also requires each employee to have access to reliable transportation. Precision is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants with unconventional backgrounds to apply. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must have a vehicle or a way of reliably getting to and from work both during and outside of normal business hours. We'll be looking at your resume to find out what habits, traits, and experiences you possess that could be an asset. To help us find out more about you, please attach a brief cover letter communicating why you are interested in this position and how your skills might be a good fit. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have applied in the past and still feel you would be a good candidate, feel free to apply again. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship Pay: $58,000.00-$75,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Overtime pay Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Surrey, BC V4N 4G4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before