Pyrometry Technician

Position Overview: We're hiring a Pyrometry Technician, 1 st shift, to join our team! $35/hr plus eligibility for annual bonuses. Key Responsibilities: ' Electrical: troubleshooting motors, controls, sensors, relays, PLCs. ' Performed Hydrogen Burnout on Vacuum Furnaces ' Mechanical: bearings, seals, hydraulics, pneumatics, fans, pumps, gearboxes. ' Vacuum systems: leak detection, valve rebuilds, vacuum pump rebuilds (rotary vane, booster, diffusion, cryo). ' Instrumentation: calibration of thermocouples, pressure gauges, flowmeters. ' Preventive Maintenance: following OEM schedules (Ipsen, HeatTech, McLaughlin, Solar, SECO/Warwick, Lindberg, etc.). ' Welding/fabrication: basic TIG/MIG for hot zone or fixture repairs (preferred). ' Reading schematics/blueprints and interpreting maintenance manuals. CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) familiarity for work orders and PM tracking.

Basic Qualifications ' High School Diploma or GED required. ' 3'5 years of maintenance experience in aerospace, heat treating, or heavy industrial environments. ' Hands-on work with vacuum furnaces, atmosphere furnaces, ovens, and support equipment (vacuum pumps, chillers, quench tanks, gas systems). ' Experience maintaining pyrometry systems and performing temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) and system accuracy tests (SAT) per AMS 2750. ' NADCAP heat treat compliance knowledge (AMS 2750). ' AS9100. ' Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift, manlift certifications. ' Safety training in oxygen/fuel gas handling and high-pressure gas systems. ' Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis ability. ' Ability to prioritize urgent breakdowns vs. planned PM. ' Comfortable working off-shift or on-call during furnace downtime/repairs. ' Communication skills for working with operators, engineers, and QA. ' Documentation accuracy ' all repairs and calibrations must meet aerospace audit requirements. Preferred Qualifications ' Technical trade school, apprenticeship, or Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology. ' EPA Section 608 certification (if working with chillers/refrigerants) is a plus. ' 4 years maintaining Ipsen and McLaughlin vacuum furnaces in aerospace. ' Skilled in vacuum pump rebuilds, thermocouple calibration, TUS/SAT prep. ' Familiar with AMS 2750, NADCAP audits, and pyrometry PMs. ' Cross-trained in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation repair. Physical Requirements: ' Lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in tight/hot environments. ' Comfortable around high voltage, high temperature, and pressurized systems. ' Use of PPE (respirators, face shields, insulated gear).