Position: Burner Specialist

Compensation: Commensurate based on experience. Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week. First shift position, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, insurance benefit options will be offered on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. You will receive paid holidays after six months, and a paid time off (PTO) accrual based on hours worked. You will have the opportunity to participate in both our Flexible Spending Account and our 401k plan (with a great company match). Not only can you request tuition reimbursement for yourself but we offer a paid Associate’s Degree at a local community college for up to two (2) of your children. Additional educational trainings and opportunities are also available. Excellent potential for growth and a great work atmosphere.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The most important qualifications the right individual will possess are a strong work ethic, strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication skills and a personable and positive attitude. The ability to problem-solve and acquire the knowledge needed to complete each task is essential. Attention to detail and willingness to continually learn and train is critical. This is a manufacturing environment, which means you will be expected to engage with your team consistently throughout your shift while exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. You will also be on your feet for most of the day. The burner specialist must be flexible. Controlled change is constant and the willingness and ability to adapt is essential.

Also, you must be:

· Hard-working and dependable

· Organized and detail oriented

· Flexible and ready to do whatever needs to get done, in your department or in another area if necessary

· Must pass a drug screening, physical examination and background check

Educational/Technical Requirements:

· The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED

• Mechanical, electrical, and pipefitting
• Ability to operate fork truck and aerial man lifts
• Must have own tools to complete repairs
• Heat Treat, automotive, or aerospace experience is preferred but not required.
• You must have U.S. citizenship or residency.

Job Duties:

• Proficient in the following trade skills:

o Mechanical

o Electrical

o Pipefitting

· Perform Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) in compliance with CQI-9.

· Perform System Accuracy Tests (SAT) in compliance with CQI-9.

· Coordinate maintenance and repair of burner systems according to maintenance schedule and TUS results.

a. Troubleshoot / tune industrial combustion systems.

b. Perform basic pipefitting skills including:

i. Disassembly of existing piping systems for cleaning/ inspection purposes.

ii. Modifying piping systems including cutting and threading to accommodate changes in equipment.

· Maintain/ coordinate various equipment calibration and inspections of Thermocouples, Data Loggers, and Test Instrumentation

· Have a thorough understanding of CQI-9 (Pyrometry Standard)

· Maintain burner component inventory.

· Work with contractors and vendors.

· Write work instructions as necessary.

· Assist with training maintenance and production personnel on burner operations, troubleshooting and tuning procedures.

· Repairing breakdowns as required with proper documentation.

· Complete Problem log sheets, Maintenance repair tags, and other required maintenance records.

· Receive and pass on information to previous and post shift personnel as required.

• Preform lock out/tag out, confined space, and hot work permits as required.
• General Housekeeping - Clean up tools and areas of work after yourself and others.
• Have a thorough understanding of sequence of operation for all equipment to maintain and increase the efficiency.
• Continual training and teaching in different areas of trade skills and the equipment sequences will allow the Burner Specialist to perform their duties successfully.
• Problem solving, attention to detail and time management is critical for finding the best repair solution.
• Verbal or written communication skills and teamwork are necessary when interacting with all other company personnel.
• Safety is for life and technicians will perform all safety procedures and attend training to further their knowledge.
• All other duties assigned.

Interaction: Primary interaction will be with Corporate Engineer, Corporate Engineering Assistants, and Plant Maintenance Managers. Secondary interaction will be with Plant Managers, General Manager, Shift Managers, lab personnel, operators, and contractors.

Heat Treating Services Corporation of America (HTS) is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. We are a pro-active and innovative organization committed to provide world-class quality and on-time delivery. As part of our commitment to superior customer service, we have continued to expand by installing furnaces and acquiring facilities to meet specific customer requirements. We are capable of processing 84 million pounds per month.

The Burner Specialist is a valuable member of the maintenance department whose tasks are a critical to the successful operation of the Company. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who is committed to be an integral part of the team and motivated by a challenging work environment where there is potential for growth and advancement within the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Foreman: 1 year (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• burner operations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Temperature Uniformity Surveys: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person