Combustion Technician in Training

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Purpose and Scope:

The Technician Trainee position is a developmental position in the field of combustion engineering technology that will yield system experts that can provide advanced and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure successful installation and restoration of key operating equipment for the steel business. The position exists to develop the technical and working knowledge of the Technician Trainee so that they may ultimately advance to a Technician II role, solving problems and completing improvement projects on their own. Depending on the initial skills/experience that the Technician Trainee brings, the development process may last up to 3 years before final consideration/evaluation for advancement to the Technician Role. The Technician in Training may also be placed at any of the 3 Canton steel plants.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and plan for the repair of all combustion equipment removed from the field due to malfunctions or defects. This includes tracking status of repairs, assessing the quality of the repairs, and maintaining stock of spare parts.
• Responsible for continuous learning and development of technical and working skills through attendance of training classes with vendors, online, Technicians, and successful completion of on-the-job training. 
• Areas of exposure/development include: PLC Hardware/Software, thermography, AC/DC Circuit Analysis, emissions analysis, principles of combustion, combustion controls, instrumentation, sizing of furnace equipment, and NFPA code 86 auditing and testing.
• Provide support to Technicians, Maintainers, Operators, and Engineers to correct malfunctions, enhance performance and promote continuous improvement.
• Perform all assigned duties under the guidance of the assigned Technician, which may involve:
  o Attending and pass online training classes
  o Assisting with troubleshooting/repairs of combustion equipment and instrumentation/control problems
  o Assisting with calibrations and preventative maintenance on instrumentation, safety valves/switches and combustion equipment
  o Completing projects assigned as part of the development process
• Begin utilizing technical and working skills obtained by troubleshooting and subsequently solving/repairing combustion related problems.
• Participate in both technical and working skill set tests/evaluations at the request of the Technician or Manager.
• Effectively perform and complete all assigned project work efficiently, on time and safely within a fast-paced work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma with at least 1 year of an industrial/combustion apprenticeship or industrial/combustion experience preferred in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or related degree with no relevant experience required.

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