Entry Level Equipment Operator- 1st Shift (Wednesday-Saturday)

Everyone knows what ion nitriding, gas nitriding, carbonitriding, and induction hardening are... right? Nope... nope they sure don't! THAT'S OK! Join our team... we would love to teach you!!!

AHT has been in the Industry for 40+ years! Our team has touched products that make the world stronger and safer. Our processes improve upon parts manufactured by other industries, including aerospace, defense, firearms, automotive, construction, agriculture, energy and medical... just to name a few.

Are you familiar with the jaws of life, how about airplane landing gear, or perhaps the Mars Rover? Our employees processed parts that went to MARS!

As part of our team, you will learn about metals, effects of our process on metal, and why quality is so important. You will become an expert in an industry little known, but truly essential! Best of all, we will train you!

Would you enjoy having a few week days off EVERY week? Then this is the job for YOU!

We currently have a regular, full-time position open for 1st Shift Equipment Operator working Wednesday through Saturday at our Waterloo, IA facility.

Hours and pay: Wednesday through Saturday Four (4) Ten (10) hour days 6 am - 4 pm. Competitive wage based on experience!

What does an Equipment Operator do exactly? Great question! You will provide setup, parts processing, and inspection for processes. You will also provide backup support to technicians using process instructions, work orders and prints. You will degrease, clean and unload customer parts and perform routine shop duties. This work is done in a climate-controlled facility!

Job requirements:

• minimum of five years equipment operation experience and/or two year industrial tech degree
• Ability to operate fork truck and overhead crane
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Equipment operating/industrial experience preferred

Willing to hire the right candidate as Heat Treat Support and train into Heat Treat Equipment Operator if the above requirements are not met.

Why join the AHT Family? We thought you'd never ask! On top of invaluable knowledge and ground up training, our culture and benefits are pretty awesome!

• Pay: competitive pay based on experience and initiative. Your effort and desire determine your success, advancement, and profitability.
• Benefits: Telehealth, Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, 401k match, company paid life insurance, and MORE.
• Quality of Life Benefits: Lucrative PTO structure and paid holidays. After all, making a life is just as important as making a living.
• Loyalty and job security: A committed and productive employee can look forward to a career with us. 53% of employees have been with AHT for 10+ years!
• Culture: We like to earn a living, but we try to have a little fun in the process... check out our Facebook page to see more @AdvHeatTreat

AHT is an Equal Opportunity Provider/ Affirmative Action