Pyro Technician (Furnace Technician)

Job Description

Job Description

Pyro Technician - 3rd Shift (Training on 1st Shift)

• Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon shift or night shift at some point following initial training.

Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour

About Us:

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.

Position Overview:

The Pyro Technician is responsible for supporting safe and compliant furnace operation through the calibration, monitoring, adjustment, troubleshooting, and repair of furnace temperature control and recording systems. This role supports NADCAP/heat treat requirements and maintains accurate pyrometry documentation for rotary furnaces and other heat treat equipment. The Pyro Technician partners closely with Quality Control and Operations leadership to ensure temperature control systems are functioning properly and records are maintained in accordance with applicable standards and internal directives.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, set, monitor, and adjust furnace temperature control and recording systems for all applicable furnaces, including rotary and heat treat equipment.
• Set furnace temperatures in accordance with Master Route Sheets, work instructions, and applicable production requirements.
• Maintain and repair furnace temperature control equipment, instrumentation, sensors, recorders, wiring, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot temperature control, recording, and instrumentation issues, identifying root cause and restoring equipment function promptly to support production uptime.
• Complete all required pyrometry documentation including charts, forms, records, and related furnace surveys to ensure accurate recordkeeping and audit readiness.
• Interface with Quality Control, Pyrometry, and Operations leadership to confirm requirements, resolve nonconformances, and support process stability.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate supplies requests needed to support repairs, calibration needs, and ongoing maintenance of temperature control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support repairs and modifications.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to furnace reliability, documentation accuracy, and compliance to internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Follow all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and fall protection standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of rotary furnace repair experience
• Working knowledge of furnace temperature control systems, recorders, and industrial instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of pyrometry concepts and compliance-driven furnace environments (NADCAP / heat treat preferred).
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify equipment failures and implement effective repairs.
• Computer proficiency required for documentation, recordkeeping, and communication.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and general maintenance ability (general mechanics).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand 100% of the time.
• Job involves standing, walking, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, climbing steps, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 75-pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work at heights up to 20 feet using appropriate fall protection and approved lifting equipment.

Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and thorough drug screen.