What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pyrometry Technician position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 116973
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
- Locations 630 E Lambert Rd., Brea, CA, 92821, US (On-site)
- Job Schedule Full time
- Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
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.
Basic Qualifications
' High School Diploma or GED required.
' 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.
' NADCAP heat treat compliance knowledge (AMS 2750).
' AS9100.
' Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift, manlift certifications.
' Safety training in oxygen/fuel gas handling and high-pressure gas systems.
' 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.
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Documentation accuracy ' all repairs
and calibrations must meet aerospace audit requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
' Technical trade school, apprenticeship, or Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology.
' EPA Section 608 certification (if working with chillers/refrigerants) is a plus.
' 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.
Physical Requirements:
' 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).
Salary : $35