Heat Treat Technician

Burton Mill Solutions is a proud division of Wood Technologies International (WTI).

In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI.

In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling which has allowed us to provider an unprecedented range of wood processing technology and technical expertise, including saws and knives, machinery and automation, process engineering, and mill flow.  

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years.

We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.     

We are seeking a Heat Treat Technician Operator to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership.

This position works out of our facility in Fountain Inn, SC.

Come and grow with us! 

Our Heat Treat Operators use technology and advanced furnaces to precisely manipulate the physical and chemical properties of metal through controlled heating and cooling.

Whether it's hardening, tempering, annealing, or casehardening, they ensure each metal object meets exact specifications, transforming raw material into high-performance components in a demanding, high-temperature environment.

Pay range for this position is $22.50-$27.00 per hour DOE. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00 AM-3:00 PM

How you will make a positive impact:


* Intermediate programming skills in order to change, manipulate, or troubleshoot Heat Treating furnace or robotics


* Ability to understand heat treating processes to accurately treat steel to specified tolerance


* Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently run furnace


* Basic mechanical skills for maintaining or troubleshooting furnace or robotics


* Analytical skills to collect and apply data that will most efficiently run furnaces


* Use specialized hand tools for grinding and testing hardness of steel


* Use calipers and micrometers.

Must understand fractions and decimals


* Read industrial knife blueprints


* Complete quality/hardness checks


* Complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPCs) for all assignments


* Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)


* Load and unload steel from ovens and pallets


* General cleaning of machines and area


* Must cross-train to other positions as requested


* May be required to provide support and training to others


* Work with a high sense of urgency


* Wear all required PPE


* Active participation in Lean and Safety training


* Demonstrate ability to meet tact times 

The value you bring: 


* Technology:
+ Intermediate programming skills required to change, manipulate, or troubleshoot heat treating furnace or robotics
+ Ability to...