Vacuum Furnace Technician (2nd Shift)

Mechanical-Dynamics-; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, has an opening for a Night Shift Vacuum Furnace Operator in San Antonio. You will operate, monitor and maintain vacuum heat-treating furnaces, ensuring production schedules and quality while following ISO procedures.

The ideal candidate will work independently at night, perform routine inspections, document results, and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues, upholding safety standards and quality

Qualifications

• Experience operating vacuum furnaces and interpreting job routers or instructions.
• Familiarity with heat-treatment cycles, safety and quality records.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and independent night shift work.
• Proficient in documenting production and quality data per ISO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum furnaces per routers, instructions and sheets.
• Load/unload materials and parts safely and efficiently.
• Set up run parameters: temperatures, pressures, cycles.
• Monitor furnace performance during cycles and adjust as needed.
• Maintain production, quality and process records per ISO procedures.
• Verify compliance with customer specs and heat-treatment requirements.
• Inspect equipment daily and coordinate with maintenance for issues.
• Perform visual quality checks and ensure safety and 5S standards.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and communicate status to incoming operators.
• Support preventive maintenance and calibration tasks.

Skills

Vacuum furnace operation

Quality and safety procedures

Blueprints/technical specs

Independence (night shift)

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 escalte 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.