Vacuum Furnace Technician (2nd Shift)

MD&A; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a Night Shift Vacuum Furnace Operator in our San Antonio Service Center. You will operate, monitor, and maintain vacuum heat-treating furnaces in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, programming furnace cycles, verifying product specifications, maintaining 5S work area, and supporting maintenance and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating vacuum furnaces.
• Knowledge of vacuum heat treatment processes (hardening, tempering, annealing, quenching, brazing, 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 during night shifts.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel); good oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum furnaces per job routers and instructions.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Set up and run furnace programs, temperatures, cycle parameters.
• Monitor furnace performance during cycles.
• Maintain production, quality, and process documentation per ISO procedures.
• Verify compliance with customer specs and heat-treatment requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of furnace equipment and instruments.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and escalate major problems as needed.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Skills

Vacuum furnace operation

Heat treatment knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Metallurgy knowledge

Troubleshooting

MS Office skills

Night shift independence

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

The San Antonio Service Center is seeking an experienced Night Shift Vacuum Furnace Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain vacuum heat-treating furnaces used to process metal components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vacuum furnace systems, heat treatment processes, quality standards, and safety procedures. This position requires working independently during night shifts while ensuring production schedules, product quality, and equipment reliability are maintained.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate vacuum furnaces in accordance with job routers, work instructions, and technique sheets.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and components safely and efficiently.
• 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 daily and routine inspections of furnace equipment, pumps, cooling systems, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and raise major concerns to maintenance.
• Perform visual inspections and other quality checks as required.
• Follow all 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.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel); good oral and written communication skills.