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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-4191.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.

What this job is about

Ensure precise heat treatment of metal and plastic parts.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read production schedules

    Determine processing sequences and heat cycle requirements for heat-treated objects.

  2. 2

    Set up and operate furnaces

    Prepare and manage machines that heat-treat metal and plastic components.

  3. 3

    Adjust temperature controls

    Use thermal instruments to maintain required temperatures and heating times.

  4. 4

    Remove and cool parts

    Take parts out of furnaces and cool them in specified media.

  5. 5

    Record processing times

    Document times for parts to ensure they meet specified heat treatment requirements.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.