Heat Treating Technician
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.
At a Glance
Heat Treating Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Heat Treating, Investigation.
Not available
High school or GED
2 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Median Wage
$47,450/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-12.8%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (10)
Engineering Plans And Specifications
Heat Treating
Metallurgy
Lifting Ability
Machinery
Fine Motor Skills
HVAC
Good Driving Record
Operations Management
Metal Heat Treatments
Common Skills (4)
Certifications (1)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
Related Specializations
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