Industrial Vacuum Furnace Maintenance Technician

Industrial Vacuum Furnace Maintenance Technician

The Industrial Vacuum Furnace Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, and repairing industrial vacuum furnace systems used for heat treating materials in order to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime in order to support production goals.

Diagnose and repair, under minimal supervision, complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues associated with industrial vacuum furnaces and ovens across all facilities.

Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on industrial vacuum furnaces, ovens, and related equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal functionality.

Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items as necessary. Perform evaluations of alternatives to improve cost and / or reliability of equipment.

Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to coordinate furnace and oven repairs and upgrades, minimizing production disruptions.

Document maintenance procedures, repairs, and system performance for compliance and operational records.

Supervise and train junior maintenance staff on best practices when applicable.

Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines.

Qualifications : Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 2 years of industrial vacuum furnace and oven maintenance experience.

Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with vacuum furnace systems (e.g. Vac Aero, Ispen, Abar).

5 years of industrial vacuum furnace and oven maintenance experience.

Understands electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Can analyze the problem, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.

Position Criteria :

Complies with all national and local safety and environmental standards, guidelines and policies e.g. ISO14001.

Understanding of how to use precision gauging instruments.

Ability to proactively work with other team members under limited supervision.

This position requires standing and / or walking for an entire eight twelve hours.

Ability to comprehend and follow technical standards and maintenance procedures. Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Knowledge of operating lift truck, material handling equipment, man lifts and hand tools.

Proven ability to run a machine with multiple settings or specifications

Ability to read blueprints, schematics and drawings.

Ability to diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Ability to setup and operate multiple machining and welding operations in order to make or repair parts.