Pyrometry Technician
Howmet, Brea, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Info
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
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
Basic
Qualifications
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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.
'
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.
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Skilled in vacuum pump rebuilds,
thermocouple calibration, TUS/SAT prep.
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Familiar with AMS 2750, NADCAP audits,
and pyrometry PMs.
'
Cross-trained in electrical,
mechanical, and instrumentation repair.
Physical Requirements:
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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).
About Us
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.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com