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Careers at Solutions Heat Treating

We're one of fewer than 5 companies in the USA that can vertically harden a tool up to 85 inches. We're investing in the next generation of our floor team - a real trade, with real career growth.

Open Positions

Experienced Metal Straightener

$27–38/HR, BASED ON EXPERIENCE

2+ years of hands-on straightening experience, ideally in heat treating, tool & die, or precision metal fabrication. Independently handle RUSH and TOP PRIORITY jobs across our core high-speed steel grades (PMM4, PMT15, and M2).

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Experienced Metal Straightener

$27–38/HR, BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Reports to: Floor Lead / Straightening Room

What You'll Do

  • Independently straighten tooling across our full material range (M2 through high-cobalt/powder-metal HSS grades) and full size range (1/8″–5″ diameter, 5″–85″ length)
  • Work both hot straightening (post-quench) and final straightening (post-temper) stations
  • Read work tickets and apply the correct technique per material grade, hardness target, and temper stage
  • Use dial indicators, fixturing, and gauges to verify straightness against tolerance
  • Make the call on borderline pieces - straighten, flag for re-treatment, or reject
  • Sign off / stamp completed work for shipping
  • Mentor and train apprentice straighteners as our apprenticeship program ramps up
  • Help identify and resolve recurring distortion issues by job/material to reduce rework

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of hands-on metal straightening experience, ideally in heat treating, tool & die, or precision metal fabrication
  • Working knowledge of Rockwell hardness scales and how hardness/temper stage affects straightening technique
  • Comfortable making independent judgment calls on hardened, high-value tooling (no double-checking every piece)
  • Experience with hydraulic presses, hand presses, and precision measuring tools (dial indicators, gauges)
  • Track record of low scrap/rework rates
  • Reliable, safety-conscious, comfortable in an industrial floor environment (heat, noise, PPE)

Physical Demands: Standing for extended periods, repetitive lifting/pressing motions, exposure to heat near furnace and hot-straightening areas, PPE required (gloves, safety glasses). Lifting up to 50 lb regularly; heavier with equipment assistance.

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Why Join Us

25+ Years

One of fewer than 5 companies in the USA that can vertically harden a tool up to 85 inches - a real, hard-to-replicate trade skill.

Real Career Path

Our four-stage apprenticeship ladder takes you from learning the basics to a senior/master straightener earning close to $80K/yr.

Growing Team

New ownership investing in the shop and the floor team - stability plus room to grow as we take on more work.

Day Shift, PPE Provided

Full-time day shift schedule. Gloves and safety gear provided - you focus on learning the trade.

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