Technician ME, Heat Treat

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Technician ME, Heat Treat - 119564
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

As a Technician ME, Heat Treat for the John Deere Heat Treat Operations located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

• Work a typical 5-day, 40-hour week (Monday through Friday), and be available to work overtime on the weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday), as needed
• Collect, section, polish and perform metallurgical analyses on heat treat test pieces; determine if test pieces are within or out of specification; contact the manufacturing engineer and/or hold the suspect material, as needed
• Utilize laser marking device to identify individual test pieces prior to placing in totes for distribution to the shop floor for use
• Submit a daily production part to the metallurgical lab for analysis; attend weekly data reviews; complete a monthly furnace audit with test pieces in all corners of work envelope
• Assist manufacturing engineers with their daily work responsibilities as time permits

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

• Desire to work in a dynamic, shop floor manufacturing environment

• Basic knowledge of heat treatment of ferrous metals
• Knowledge of material properties and metallurgical analysis
• Basic understanding of statistical process control
• Demonstrated experience with advanced spreadsheet and statistical analysis tools
• Some technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, ability to work with hand tools, polishing equipment and some laboratory equipment

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• High school diploma

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$58,956.00 - $88,428.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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