Thermal Hardware Specialist, Kiln - Level 4/5
Cape Canaveral, FL · 7+ years experience · Posted Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 7+ years experience
- Location
- Cape Canaveral, FL
About the role
- The Thermal Hardware Specialist oversees the operations, parameters, and maintenance of sintering roller hearth kilns and dryers. This role bridges the gap between technician-level daily operations and engineering, focusing on maximizing equipment reliability and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and adjust kiln parameters including burners, temperature, pressure, and rollers
- Conduct regular analyses to assess kiln efficiency and identify areas for improvement
- Perform routine inspections to verify the functionality of kiln components
- Interpret alarms and operational trends to make informed adjustments in partnership with engineering
- Complete and oversee daily work orders to ensure kiln outputs meet quality criteria
- Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are performed and spare parts are maintained
- Calibrate instruments and control systems to maintain accurate readings
- Maintain and support the development of work instructions, procedures, and daily tech routines
- Champion maintenance tickets, training, and execution by technicians and production teams
- Develop machinery Key Performance Indicators to support daily operations
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7+ years of professional experience working with kiln machining
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work in high-temperature environments and stand for extended periods
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements
Preferred qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment
- Knowledge of quality tools, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and control plans
- Experience with complex mechanical/structural assemblies
- Experience with fluid component/valve assembly
- Experience with CNC machining, forming, or bending
- Experience with bonding, drilling, fastening, and other assembly manufacturing processes
- Computer skills such as SQL or Microsoft Office
Workplace
- Travel requirement up to 15%
Skills
- Kiln Machining
- Process Controls
- Statistical Process Control
- Root Cause Analysis
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- CNC Machining
- Measurement Systems Analysis
- Design Of Experiments
