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Job Description:

Position is in San Diego CA. This is a Direct Hire role with the company!

Volt Workforce Solutions is currently hiring an experienced Pyrometry Furnace / Heat Treat Technician for a top company in San Diego.

Pyrometry Furnace / Heat Treat Technician

$27-$33/ Hour

Will set up thermal uniformity survey and data recorder

Interpret thermal survey data.

Identify cool and hot zones and make adjustments as required

Perform and record system accuracy test

Troubleshoot electrical / electronic components, CNC and NC machinery, Furnace / Heat Treat Ovens

Program instruments and controllers on furnaces, ovens, and heat treat equipment

Requirements:
3 plus years of recent related Pyrometry (Thermal Radiation) Furnace / Heat Treat Technician background.

Strong Electrical / Electrician background

Manufacturing / Fabrication experience

Experience working with controllers / instrumentations on furnaces, ovens, and heat treat machinery / equipment

Don't miss the opportunity to work for a great company in San Diego!

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Praxair Surface Technologies (PST), a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., a Fortune 300 company that supplies atmospheric, process, specialty gases, high performance coatings, and related services & technologies is seeking a Furnace Operator (Atomization Furnace) for our Indianapolis, IN plant.

Furnace Operators are responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production environment. The Furnace Operator will perform work related to the manufacture of powders used for heat and wear resistance in the aerospace and additive manufacturing markets. This department is physically and technically challenging and fast paced. Furnace Operators need to have a high degree of interest working in a busy production environment, which requires a sense of urgency and willingness to do whatever it takes to support our customers.

Furnace Operator (Atomization Furnace Technician)

• Working safely is our number 1 priority!

• Weigh out heats of metals to be used in the process

• Operate material handling and manufacturing equipment (e.g. powder blending/sizing equipment, furnaces, overhead cranes, barrel trucks, forklifts)

• Monitor melting process

• Clean and inspect equipment

• Work in a dynamic teamwork environment in a growing area of the business

• Other duties as assigned

• High School degree or equivalent is required

• Strong focus on quality with the ability to multi-task

• Must be able to physically lift up to 40 lbs. with or without accommodation

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs repeatedly throughout the day

• Must be able to wear a respirator - must be clean shaven

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts (6:00am – 6:00pm or 6:00pm – 6:00am)

• Training will take place on 1st shift

Praxair Surface Technologies offers full benefits, 401k, and Pension. This position pays $18.00 for working 1st shift. The position will pay $20.00 for working 3rd shift.

Furnace Operator

Responsible for learning furnace operating processes in obtaining high quality results of brazing, hardness and mechanical properties of sheet metal aircraft components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace, including wiping and final cleaning as necessary.

• Evaluate load configuration, load on racks or grids for economical batch size and furnace hot zone limits.

• Manufacturing load thermocouples.

• Ensure proper heat treat cycle is used following manufacturing traveler requirements for heat, vacuum levels, time and cooling rate.

• Monitor leak rate and progress of load during cycle.

• Maintain furnace systems including preventative maintenance checks on pumps and other items listed in the maintenance log.

• Perform weekly leak rate testing.

• Check for vacuum leaks using helium leak detector.

• Recognize and control equipment failures. Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.

• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities), paperless timecard system and furnace log.

• Work under direct oversight.

Required Experience

Skills and Experience:

• Able to read and understand manufacturing planning, and sketches.

• Knows when to stop and ask for clarification.

• Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.

Working Conditions

Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses/chemical goggles, hearing protection, respirator, and heat-reflective gloves as required.

Physical Requirements

Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC is committed to non-discrimination in employment and other opportunities. Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics

Foundry Positions, Molder, Coremaker, Furnace Operator, Chipper/Grinder Midwest Industrial Castings, a division of Nidec Minster Corporation, is a gray and ductile iron foundry that is experiencing growth. This growth comes from diverse industries such as machine tool, alternative energy such as Wind, Oil and natural gas industries to name a few.

The castings we manufacture are highly engineered which require significant skill to produce a quality product in this low batch environment. We have openings for Molders, Coremakers, Furnace Operators and support areas such as chipper/grinder and blast operator. Initial compensation will be based on experience.

Ideal candidates will have some work experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. If you meet these requirements or have the foundational skills and have interest in the position, please apply at www.minsterjobs.com An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, M/F/D/VW Nidec Minster Corporation will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec Minster Corporation job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Preapproval from the Nidec Minster Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Job Description:

Furnance Operator

Summary of Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Perform various cleaning, monitoring and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a rotary atomization and pilot plant furnace.

• Work from verbal and written instructions to perform repetitive tasks before and after a pour and when required during the atomization process.

• Assist in preparing raw material charges, running the furnace control board, making minor repairs on the furnace, atomization chamber, and other auxiliary equipment, cleaning the atomization chamber, carry out housekeeping duties.

• Assist in the removal and replacement of coils and cleaning the interior of the furnace chamber.

• Clean raw material charge and transport to charge area. As directed assist in the attachment and detachment of gas, electric, and water lines to furnace. Clean inside of crucibles, patch cracks and performs other repair tasks of crucible prior to next run.

• May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one's skills

• Adhere to ACE guidelines and perform ACE duties as required

• Adhere to all EH & S guidelines, including wearing of required personal protective equipment including a respirator & mask.

• This is a 1st shift opportunity.

Employment Type

Full time

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Set gas flow and temperature for heat-treating furnaces. Monitor furnace temperature for specific heat treating jobs and make adjustments as needed according to product specifications after consulting with the lead or shift supervisor.

• Set up and operate the Supers Line and other furnaces as needed

• Position products in baskets; load furnaces and time prescribed heating cycles to bring metal to proper temperatures; document procedures.

• Monitors the condition of alloy tooling and other equipment, notify the shift supervisor when repairs and replacements are needed.

• Performs repetitive work involving prescribed or established procedures.

• Measure atmosphere dew point on furnace and gas generator to verify correct processing environment.

• Use Brinell, Rockwell, and other testing devices to measure hardness of parts. Check parts for distortion before and after the heat-treating process.

• Assist supervisor (i.e. evaluate history on prior heats) and set tempering temperature as necessary.

• Daily check furnaces for maintenance problems; perform minor maintenance procedures.

• Complete all necessary documentation and paperwork.

• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, 5S and work rules and regulations.

Qualified Furnace Operator C; Has ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percent; ability to read specifications and gauges; ability to complete standard production documentation; ability to use various hardness measuring devices to include Brinell, and Rockwell; ability to operator a forklift truck; ability to operate charge cars, overhead and jib cranes; ability to work in a very hot environment; and the ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.

Job Description:

Arconic Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next-generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Arconic Engines is a business unit of Arconic (NYSE:ARNC).

Join Arconic and join a network of people who are passionate about industry-changing technology that advances the world. You'll have the opportunity to work with leading global companies that operate in world-changing industries—such as aerospace, automotive, building and construction, defense and commercial transportation. It's not just a job. It's a career and a path to the future. You'll be part of a diverse culture of learning, teaching and mentorship. Arconic is fully committed to developing people: providing employees with the resources, and learning and development opportunities they need to excel and build a career.

SUMMARY

The furnace technician will be responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS), System Accuracy Tests (SAT) and furnace control instrument calibrations. Troubleshoot and repair furnace instruments and combustion systems to maintain operation of furnaces in a Quality environment in accordance with quality compliance procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Provide maintenance and repair services for Hot Work production furnaces and Heat Treat furnaces.

• Sound understanding of combustion theory and application of concepts during furnace troubleshooting and repair to maintain thermal furnace characteristics and operational efficiency.

• Prepare survey racks and stands for the performance of Temperature Uniformity Surveys to include: cutting and welding thermocouple wire to the required length(s) and affixing them to the correct positions on the survey rack / stand(s) in accordance with quality procedures.

• Perform Temperature Uniformity Surveys test using a Portable Survey Datalogger Field Test Instrument mobile computer.

• Upload the Temperature Uniformity Survey results to the network system for proper review and acceptance by the Quality personnel in order to release the furnace back to production following the performance of Temperature Uniformity Survey or System Accuracy Test.

• Calibrate furnace control instruments such as the temperature chart recorders, temperature controllers and the over limit controllers.

• Create the certification of calibration for each instrument and affix calibration sticker that shows calibration date and due date in accordance with quality procedures.

• Work directly with the Quality Department representatives, supervision and management to immediately identify and correct issues affecting the compliant functioning of furnaces.

• Assuring that after the quality personnel reviews and approves the certification of calibration file calibration records with the maintenance planner.

• Validate and confirm sufficient furnace components are on hand for the performance of scheduled TUS, SAT and calibrations.

• Ensure that all the instruments that can not be calibrated in house get calibrated by an outside source, such as Optical pyrometers, potentiometers and gas analyzers.

• Review material certifications to ensure they have been approved for release and use by the Quality Department for thermocouple wire, control thermocouples, potentiometers, optical - pyrometers and Gas analyzers prior to their usage for both Forge and Heat Treat Departments.

• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and electro-mechanical controls a must.

• All these duties are performed in accordance with Spec. AMS2750 Pyrometry latest revision.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma

Five to Seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description:

AlloyWorks, a PCC Company, has immediate openings for a Plasma Furnace Associate in the Salisbury, NC location.

This position is responsible for the maintenance, operation and development of all aspects and systems of the Company's Plasma Cold Hearth Melting Furnace. The associate prepares the furnace and its components, troubleshoots furnace systems, operates the furnace during melting and maintains the furnace in good working order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties that may be assigned.

Prepares the furnace and it components (torches, gas systems, hearths, withdrawal systems and etc.) for melting. This includes the cleaning of the furnace and systems between melting campaigns.

Prepares the raw materials for introduction into the furnace, load furnace feeding systems prior to and during the melting process.

Operate and control the melting process in accordance with established procedures

Assist in establishing process and productivity improvements

Troubleshoot and Perform necessary repairs to the furnace and the various operating systems that are a part of the furnace process

Maintain the necessary records and SPC data/charts as required

Maintain the general cleanliness of the furnace and systems in accordance with Company requirements

Work with management as part of the furnace operations team

Be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop orders to determine furnace setup requirements and mill instruction requirements

Must be competent in shop practices (including safe operation of fork lift, boom lift, and overhead cranes

Perform functions in a drug and tobacco free environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requirements include the following:

High School graduate

Manufacturing Experience 2+ Years

Must be able to read and follow operation and production instructions

Safe and proficient shop floor practices

Team player

Industrial mill with heavy equipment environment

Temperature will fluctuate with the seasons as the facility is not air conditioned. The furnace control room is climate controlled.

All metal is assumed to be hot and can burn you

The use of inert gases such as Helium and Argon can be dangerous and proper precautions must be taken

The technology of our process incorporates high heat sources, molten metal and high pressures, all of which can be dangerous if not managed in the proper manner

Our equipment is sometimes extremely heavy and must be moved with overhead cranes or forklifts.

Troubleshooting, cleaning and preparing the furnace may result in becoming dirty with furnace residue, hydraulic fluid, oil, grease or other materials used

Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

Our Maryville team is excited to announce that we are partnering with Rolls Royce on providing maintenance, repair and overhaul on the AE1107 engine. As a startup engine platform for StandardAero, we are looking for skilled employees to move this program forward. We will be hiring for a number of positions to support this effort including mechanics, machinists, bench techs, furnace operators (braze tech), NDT Inspectors, Detail Inspectors, Quality Inspectors, and Coating Technicians.

Inspects incoming parts and reviews process instructions.

Performs mechanical cleaning of parts such as stainless steel grit blasting and glass beading.

Prepares and mixes brazing filler metal mixtures according to specifications.

Applies braze filler metals to parts.

Operates, programs and controls furnaces (vacuum, atmosphere) for heat treating and brazing of parts. Utilizes thermocouples and dewpoint meters to aid in temperature and gas quality measurements.

Inspects parts after unloading the furnace and ensures appropriate documentation is kept.

Checks and inspects furnace equipment and working area.

Participates in continuous improvement of cell operations.

Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.

Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.

Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.

Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

Carries out other duties as assigned. Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.

Knowledgeable and proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment.

Basic understanding of the mechanical/electrical operating system of a furnace.

Thorough knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Working knowledge of material safety data sheets and the handling of hazardous materials/chemicals.

Thorough knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, temporary overhaul data revisions, reworks process instructions and original equipment manufacturer manuals.

Attainment of applicable process stamp(s).

Must be authorized to work in the US.