Name: Heath Lahr
Company: Advanced Heat Treat Corp.
Position: Electro-Mechanical Technician
Commercial Heat Treater
Years in Industry: 5

When equipment is operating at its best, most people never think about the work happening behind the scenes. Heath Lahr prefers it that way. Since joining Advanced Heat Treat Corp. five years ago, Heath has become one of the company’s go-to experts for maintaining and improving the complex equipment that supports its MidPort nitriding operations. Drawing on his background as an electrical contractor, he embraced the challenge of learning ion and gas nitriding systems, steadily developing expertise in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and repair.

Heath’s colleagues credit him with making numerous improvements not only to the nitriding units themselves but also to the supporting heat treat equipment throughout the facility. Rather than simply fixing problems as they arise, he looks for opportunities to improve reliability, increase efficiency, and strengthen long-term equipment performance.

Safety is another defining part of Heath’s leadership. As the facility’s Safety Champion, he works to ensure employees have the safest possible working environment by continuously evaluating and improving safety systems and controls. He consistently advocates for best-in-class safety practices while helping reinforce a culture where protecting employees remains the highest priority.

Equally important is the way Heath supports those around him. He’s known as someone who willingly lends a hand wherever it is needed, living Advanced Heat Treat Corp.’s “Purple Path” culture by contributing ideas and assistance well beyond his own department. His technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to continuous improvement have made him an indispensable member of the team.

Nominated by: Advanced Heat Treat Corp.