Matintenance - Combustion Technician

Carpenter Technology; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

401k with company contributions

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Alabama seeks a Combustion Technician to support electrical, instrumentation and combustion systems for industrial furnaces. This role focuses on troubleshooting, calibration, surveys, and maintaining data for qualification and certification in a lean manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, an AS in Electrical or Manufacturing Controls, and at least 2 years of relevant experience; familiarity with Allen‑Bradley or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AS in Electrical or Manufacturing Controls preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years electrical/instrumentation experience in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and control logic is a plus.
• Ability to read control diagrams and P&IDs; basic welding skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems on industrial furnaces.
• Conduct furnace temperature surveys and system accuracy tests.
• Calibrate thermocouples and maintain calibration stands.
• Support safety, quality, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate in Electrical / Manufacturing Controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications. Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete “powder-to-part” solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.