Processing Tech IV, Pyrometry

Core Qualifications: Furnace Maint Tech/Pyrotech

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.Technical trade school, apprenticeship, or associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology preferred.

Experience

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.

Technical Skills

Electrical: troubleshooting motors, controls, sensors, relays, PLCs.Performed Hydrogen Burnout on Vacuum FurnacesMechanical: 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.

Certifications / Standards

NADCAP heat treat compliance knowledge (AMS 2750).AS9100Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift, manlift certifications.EPA Section 608 certification (if working with chillers/refrigerants) is a plus.Safety training in oxygen/fuel gas handling and high-pressure gas systems.

Soft Skills & Attributes

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.

Physical / Work Environment

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).

Sample Candidate Profile

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

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You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

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