Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Heat Treat Technician

4 days ago Jackson, MS

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Heat Treat Technician. The core hours are 3:30pm to 12:00am. The hourly rate for this position is $21.36 plus $1.00/hour shift differential per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

  • Read and understand work instructions.
  • Read and complete inspection ledger, inspection check sheet, operation sheet, move ticket and discrepancy report (DR) and other paperwork as necessary to comply with Quality Systems.
  • Operation of gas and electric heat treat furnaces.
  • Operate and program microprocessor control and carburizing furnace.
  • Operate induction machines, set grid control, P control, and kilovolts to ensure correct frequency.
  • Apply Statistical Process Control know how to detect an out-of-control condition.
  • Use testing instruments to read temperatures and the depth and quality of hardness.
  • Select and regulate furnace temperatures for specific treating jobs, visually inspect materials for foreign matter and positioning materials on racks or containers, load furnaces and select time prescribed heating cycles to bring material to proper temperatures.
  • Application of coatings to mask part surfaces.
  • Operation of Alodine equipment.
  • Read and complete inspection ledger, inspection check sheet, operation sheet, move ticket and discrepancy report (DR) and other paperwork as necessary to comply with Quality Systems.
  • Responsible for notifying supervisors when work received does not meet the specifications required by previous operators including paperwork requirements as observable.
  • Performs operator defined 5S/TPM tasks as required.
  • Proper use of all tools and gages necessary to complete and to verify that all work performed has been completed to specifications as required.
  • Subassembly operations such as, installation of pins, plugs, inserts, bearings, miscellaneous components, etc.
  • Perform minor grinding, lapping, deburr or repair work as required.
  • Compliance to Manufacturing Self-Release Process (MSRP) and responsible for the quality of the product going to next operation.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience performing machining, metalworking, material lab technician, or heat treat technician duties.
  • Welding or Machining certificate, or an Associate's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Machining Technology, Fabrication, Mechanics, Industrial Technology, Maintenance) from an accredited institution.
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
  • No relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 100 miles of Eaton's Jackson, MS facility will be considered for this position
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year prior work experience as a heat treat technician
  • Prior work experience using Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) specifications
  • Prior work experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Knowledge of or experience using NADCAP Accreditation AC7102 checklist
  • Successful completion of the Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) course in Principles of Heat Treat

Want more jobs like this?

Get Unknown jobs in Jackson, MS delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription

Position Criteria:

  • Team player attitude demonstrated in boss and peer relationships
  • Strong work ethic demonstrated through action orientation and a drive to achieve results
  • Concern for job safety
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Ability to operate personal computer and computerized equipment

Additional Information:

Safety Sensitive Position - Drug & Alcohol Testing
This position is classified as a safety sensitive role under applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a DOT required pre employment drug test.

Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations. Eaton maintains a drug and alcohol free workplace and expects all applicants to understand and comply with these requirements. Additional information is available from the site Designated Employer Representative (DER) or the FAA Drug Abatement Division: About the Drug Abatement Division | Federal Aviation Administration.

#IND123

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Jackson, MS
Job ID: Eaton-63414Jackson
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-23T18:49:11

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)