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Job Title


Heat Treat Apprentice - 3rd shift


Company : CPP- Steel Treaters


Location : Oriskany, NY


Created : 2024-05-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CPP-Steel Treaters is a heat treatment facility for the Air Craft and Industrial Gas Turbine industry and is located in Oriskany, NY.  We are currently looking for an individual for our Heat Treat department.   This position starts at $18.27 per hour and after 6 months goes up to $19.00.  The third shift has a $3.00 per hour shift differential.  This position qualifies for a $1,000 sign on bonus.  The candidate will work on our 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday midnight - 8:30am and work overtime as needed. Job Summary  Has demonstrated the ability and skill to perform a variety of tasks necessary for the preparation for parts prior to and subsequent to heat-treating. This may include the ability to maneuver the parts via forklift, stage the parts prior to head treating (special handling or stringing, painting, etc). Should be capable of processing loads with little supervision at least two of the most frequently used furnaces at the site which are largely repetitive and where operational procedures are standardized. Must demonstrate that they are a self-starter, and a team-oriented individual who will occasionally have direct contact with our customers. May occasionally have an additional skill-set, such as the appropriate license to be a substitute driver or specialize in one particular furnace such as an induction operator. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Employee requires some/little supervision as he/she operates heat treating furnaces, using standard heat treating charts, and utilizing knowledge of heat-treating methods, equipment, and properties of metals where cycle time, temperature and methods are prescribed and are largely repetitive and where operational methods are standardized. Employee sets and regulates temperature controls, visually checks parts for foreign matter, positions parts on racks, loads furnaces, monitors heating cycle to assure that parts are brought up to the proper temperature and for the proper amount of cycle time. In addition, this individual monitors the heating cycle, is capable of answering alarms and clearing the condition causing those alarms as appropriate. Also, this person will remove parts from the furnace; immerse them in a chemical, water, brine or an oil bath for quenching. Additional skills may include (depending upon the equipment at the site) the ability to drive a truck and/or operate specialized equipment such as an induction heating furnace. Should be capable of reading and understanding work instructions for the staging, loading and finishing of the process (such as hardness testing) for repetitive jobs. Should be in training or capable of (with supervision) using measuring instruments to insure customer requests for dimensional accuracy - straightness, roundness and hardness. (Micrometer, dial indicator, rulers, etc.) This means they will be able to properly read, understand and interpret the charts involved, and follow the proper procedures for using the equipment involved to obtain accurate measures. Must be both knowledgeable and an ambassador of good faith in regards to customer requests and questions. These skills are essential for both phone and direct contact with Steel Treaters' customers. Be totally familiar with the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. Willingly perform other duties as assigned. CPP-Steel Treaters offers its employees a competitive compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision, Employer subsidized 401K, and life insurance.  Check us out at to learn more about our products and CPP Corporation. CPP-Steel Treaters is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.   CPP-Steel Treaters, as a supplier of Aerospace and Defense products, is required to comply with U.S. government export control regulations.   In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  Consolidated Precision Product adheres to all US Export Administration Regulations Interviews are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.  Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, not everyone who applies will be interviewed or considered for a position.  No Phone Call Please. This is a non-management positionThis is a full time position