Combustion Furnace Technician

Location Profile:Aerocraft Heat Treating CO. Inc. is a PCC-owned commercial heat treater of steel, titanium, & high-temperature materials. Founded in 1959, Aerocraft processes forgings, castings, bar, plate, and rough-machined parts. Materials are processes for most of the aerospace prime contractors.

Job Summary:The Combustion Furnace technician is responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS), System Accuracy Tests (SAT), and furnace control instrument calibrations. Troubleshoot and repair furnace instruments and combustion systems to maintain the operation of furnaces in a Quality environment in accordance with quality compliance procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• All functions, duties, or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Provide maintenance and repair services for Hot Work production furnaces and Heat Treat furnaces.
• Sound understanding of combustion theory and application of concepts during furnace troubleshooting and repair to maintain thermal furnace characteristics and operational efficiency.
• Prepare survey racks and stands for the performance of Temperature Uniformity Surveys including cutting and welding thermocouple wire to the required length(s) and affixing them to the correct positions on the survey rack/stand (s) in accordance with quality procedures.
• Perform the Temperature Uniformity Survey test using a Portable Survey Data logger Field Test Instrument mobile computer.
• Upload the Temperature Uniformity Survey results to the network system for proper review and acceptance by the Quality personnel in order to release the furnace back to production following the performance of the Temperature Uniformity Survey or System Accuracy Test.
• Calibrate furnace control instruments such as temperature chart recorders, temperature controllers, and over-limit controllers.
• Create the certification of calibration for each instrument and affix a calibration sticker that shows the calibration date and due date in accordance with quality procedures.
• Work directly with the Quality Department representatives, supervision, and management to immediately identify and correct issues affecting the compliant functioning of furnaces.
• Assuring that after the quality personnel reviews and approves the certification of calibration file calibration records with the maintenance planner.
• Validate and confirm sufficient furnace components are on hand for the performance of scheduled TUS, SAT, and calibrations.
• Ensure that all the instruments that cannot be calibrated in-house get calibrated by an outside source, such as Optical pyrometers, potentiometers, and gas analyzers.
• Review material certifications to ensure they have been approved for release and use by the Quality Department for thermocouple wire, control thermocouples, potentiometers, optical - pyrometers, and Gas analyzers prior to their usage for both Forge and Heat Treat Departments.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and electro-mechanical controls a must.
• All these duties are performed in accordance with Spec. AMS2750 Pyrometry latest revision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Experience & Education:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A relevant certificate of completion from a technical school is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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