Vacuum Furnace Technician (2nd Shift)

MD&A•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC is seeking an experienced Vacuum Furnace Technician for its San Antonio Service Center. The position operates, monitors, and maintains vacuum heat-treating furnaces used to process metal components. The technician works independently during the second/night shift and helps maintain production schedules, product quality, and equipment reliability. The role involves following job routers, work instructions, technique sheets, customer specifications, and engineering and ISO procedures, while observing safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience operating vacuum furnaces.
Knowledge of vacuum heat-treatment processes, including hardening, tempering, annealing, quenching, brazing, and burnouts.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Basic understanding of metallurgy and heat-treatment principles.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during night shifts.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Operate vacuum furnaces according to job routers, work instructions, and technique sheets.
Safely and efficiently load and unload materials, parts, and components.
Set up and run furnace programs, recipes, temperatures, pressures, and cycle parameters.
Monitor furnace performance throughout heat-treating cycles.
Maintain accurate production, quality, and process documentation in compliance with engineering and ISO procedures.
Verify compliance with customer specifications and heat-treatment requirements.
Conduct routine inspections of furnace equipment, pumps, cooling systems, and instrumentation.
Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate major concerns to maintenance.
Perform visual inspections and other required quality checks.
Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Coordinate shift handoffs and communicate production status to incoming operators.
Support preventive maintenance activities and calibration efforts.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.