Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and
plastic are responsible for operating and maintaining heat treating
equipment used to alter the physical and chemical properties of metals
and plastics. They must be able to work with a variety of equipment and
be comfortable working with their hands. They may require up to a
moderate background in the geosciences to perform tasks such as:
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Using heat treating to study the properties of rocks and minerals,
such as their strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion. They
may work in laboratories or field sites to assist with these
studies.
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Setting up and adjusting the equipment to fit the specific materials
with which they are working.
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Researching new heat treatment techniques for geological materials.
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