Furnace Technician (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an Industrial Furnace Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain heat-treating equipment across our sites. This hands-on role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, and a commitment to safety and reliability.

You will work with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime, read schematics, and document activities in our CMMS, while adhering to LOTO procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of verifiable electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Associate degree or higher in a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Must have valid driver's license and pass a pre-employment medical screening and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• No per diem and no relocation funding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heat-treat furnaces and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems, including 120V, 240V, and 480V power systems, AC/DC power supplies, control circuits, and integrated electrical components.
• Maintain, repair, and install motors, pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, refrigeration units, and production equipment.
• Analyze equipment malfunctions and collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, blueprints, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on industrial refrigeration and cooling systems associated with furnace operations.
• Generate, document, and track maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and safe work practices.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance support equipment when required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Electrical Technology

Mechanical Technology

Job description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Industrial Furnace Technician

The Industrial Furnace Technician is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of industrial heat‑treating equipment, including chemical and thermal carburizing, nitriding, and vacuum furnaces. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure equipment reliability, production efficiency, and compliance with all safety standards.

Industrial Furnace Technician

The Industrial Furnace Technician is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of industrial heat‑treating equipment, including chemical and thermal carburizing, nitriding, and vacuum furnaces. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure equipment reliability, production efficiency, and compliance with all safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial heat‑treating furnaces and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems, including 120V, 240V, and 480V power systems, AC/DC power supplies, control circuits, and integrated electrical components.
• Maintain, repair, and install motors, pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, refrigeration units, and production equipment.
• Analyze equipment malfunctions and collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, blueprints, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on industrial refrigeration and cooling systems associated with furnace operations.
• Generate, document, and track maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and safe work practices.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance support equipment when required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Qualifications Required For This Position

• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a heat‑treating, industrial manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience operating forklifts and scissor lifts is preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment medical screening and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• No per diem and no relocation funding.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee‑owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee‑owners becomes the property of the Company.

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