Pyrometry Technician

• 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

We're hiring a Pyrometry Technician, 1st shift, to join our team! $35/hr plus eligibility for annual bonuses.

• Electrical: troubleshooting motors, controls, sensors, relays, PLCs.
• Performed Hydrogen Burnout on Vacuum Furnaces
• 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, Heat Tech, 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.

• 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, man‑lift 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.

• Technical trade school, apprenticeship, or Associate’s 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.

• 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).

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 Talent Acq