Pyrometry Technician

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

We're hiring a Pyrometry Technician, 1st 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.

Qualifications

BasicQualifications

' High School Diploma or GED required.

' 3'5 years of maintenance experience inaerospace, 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 systemsand 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 gashandling and high-pressure gas systems.

' Strong troubleshooting and root-causeanalysis ability.

' Ability to prioritize urgent breakdownsvs. planned PM.

' Comfortable working off-shift oron-call during furnace downtime/repairs.

' Communication skills for working withoperators, engineers, and QA.

' Documentation accuracy ' all repairsand calibrations must meet aerospace audit requirements.

PreferredQualifications

' Technical trade school, apprenticeship,or Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or MechanicalTechnology.

' EPA Section 608 certification (ifworking with chillers/refrigerants) is a plus.

' 4 years maintaining Ipsen andMcLaughlin 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, workin tight/hot environments.

' Comfortable around high voltage, hightemperature, and pressurized systems.

' Use of PPE (respirators, face shields,insulated gear).

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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About the Team

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.