Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Chromalox a Spirax-Sarco Engineering company, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. We do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve an increasing number of global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role: The Manufacturing Control Technician ensures efficient and quality production by coordinating activities, monitoring metrics, and resolving issues in real-time. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and resource optimization skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as machine repairer, tool maker, maintenance lead/supervisor, to diagnose malfunction.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, electrical multi-meter, gages, feeler gages, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• May weld parts, using arc or gas welding equipment.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of equipment, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated tact and diplomacy.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.

• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Solid understanding of foundational knowledge appropriate for a developer: object-oriented programming, database management systems, etc. Additional knowledge specific to RLI’s technology is a plus, for example, specific .Net experience and web-based development.
• Demonstrated success in a classroom setting, natural curiosity and desire to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team.