Name: Cody Hild
Company: Advanced Heat Treat Corp.
Position: Sr. Lab Technician
Commercial Heat Treater
Years in Industry: 16

Few careers better illustrate the value of curiosity than Cody Hild’s. Since joining Advanced Heat Treat Corp. in 2010 while attending the University of Northern Iowa, Cody has embraced every opportunity to learn. He began as a laborer, mastering the fundamentals of the business before advancing through roles as an induction operator, technician, lead, and supervisor. Rather than viewing each promotion as an end goal, he saw each as another chance to deepen his understanding of the heat treat process.

That desire to understand the science behind the work ultimately led Cody to the laboratory. In 2022, he transitioned into a lab technician role, where he quickly applied his years of production experience to metallurgical analysis and process evaluation. Just two years later, he was promoted to senior lab technician, reflecting both his technical ability and his commitment to continuous growth.

What makes Cody especially valuable to his company is his unique perspective. Having worked throughout the production process before moving into the lab, he understands heat treat from start to finish. He can connect what happens on the shop floor with what is observed under the microscope, helping bridge production and laboratory operations in ways that strengthen quality and process consistency.

A genuine hunger for knowledge, Cody continues to drive both his professional development and his contributions to Advanced Heat Treat Corp. making him an important part of the company’s future.

Nominated by: Advanced Heat Treat Corp.