Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Code: 51-4191.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Batch Heat Treat Operator
Burner
Coating Line Worker
Furnace Operator
Heat Treat Furnace Operator
Heat Treat Operator
Heat Treat Technician
Heat Treater
Scarf and Anneal Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated.
- Record times that parts are removed from furnaces to document that objects have attained specified temperatures for specified times.
- Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces, and color of stock in furnaces to make setting determinations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Salaries for a Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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