The Combustion Technician provides all electrical, instrumentation, and combustion system support for maintenance, operation, quality assurance and control of industrial furnaces. Support includes troubleshooting, inspections, calibrations, adjustments, temperature and accuracy surveys of the furnaces; focusing on safe, reliable, and cost-effective production in a lean manufacturing environment. Conducts furnace temperature uniformity surveys and system accuracy tests. Fabricate and maintain thermocouple test and calibration stands necessary for surveys. (Basic welding skills are a plus.) Maintains furnace related electrical systems including PLCs, HMI, controls, interlocks, as well as furnace combustion systems. Maintains accurate test data to support product qualification and industry certification.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
General Profile
Requires knowledge and skills in own function; still acquiring higher level skills. Builds knowledge of the company processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.
Safety and Citizenship:
Ensures a safe workplace. Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.
High School Diploma or GED.
Associate (AS) degree in Electrical, Manufacturing Controls (PLCs) or an equivalent number of years of education and relevant maintenance experience.
Minimum of 2 years relevant electrical and/or instrumentation experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs is a plus. Demonstrated ability to read and understand control logic, flow diagrams, instrument loops and P&lDs. Prior burner management system maintenance is a plus.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Their high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are integral to critical applications in aerospace, transportation, medical, and energy markets.