Howmet Aerospace

Overview

We're hiring a Pyrometry Technician for the 1st shift at Howmet Aerospace Inc., offering $35/hr plus eligibility for annual bonuses. The company is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical components including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and PLCs.
• Perform Hydrogen Burnout on Vacuum Furnaces.
• Handle mechanical tasks involving bearings, seals, hydraulics, pneumatics, fans, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Conduct leak detection and rebuilds on vacuum systems including pumps and valves.
• Calibrate instrumentation such as thermocouples, pressure gauges, and flowmeters.
• Follow OEM preventive maintenance schedules for various furnace brands.
• Perform basic TIG/MIG welding and fabrication for repairs.
• Read schematics and blueprints, and interpret maintenance manuals.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders and preventive maintenance tracking.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in aerospace, heat treating, or heavy industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum furnaces, atmosphere furnaces, ovens, and support equipment.
• Experience maintaining pyrometry systems and performing temperature uniformity surveys and system accuracy tests per AMS 2750.
• Knowledge of NADCAP heat treat compliance and AS9100.
• Certifications in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift, and manlift.
• Safety training in oxygen/fuel gas handling and high-pressure gas systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent breakdowns versus planned preventive maintenance.
• Comfortable working off-shift or on-call during furnace downtime/repairs.
• Good communication skills for collaboration with operators, engineers, and QA.
• Accurate documentation of repairs and calibrations to meet aerospace audit requirements.