Furnace Technician - Heat Treatment

About the role

GE Aerospace Engine Services Singapore (GEAESS) is looking for a furnace technician to run vacuum and atmospheric furnaces and complete heat treatment cycles correctly and safely, in line with production schedules. The site has been advancing aerospace innovation across Asia Pacific for over 40 years, and GEAESS is the largest site for engine component MRO.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and perform alkaline cleaning and pre-inspection of the furnace, and load and unload manual, semi-automatic and automatic furnaces.
• Run the daily heat treat cycles and make sure they follow the written parameters.
• Monitor heat-treat, brazing, stress relief, diffusion, ADH, bright anneal and coating cycles on all materials and hardware.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, instruments and furnaces in good working order.
• Understand high-risk operations and follow emergency procedures during power failure and hydrogen fluoride leaks.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts and maintain records according to the quality plan.
• Operate the hoist for loading and unloading parts, and carry out scheduled maintenance and housekeeping.

Required profile

• NITEC or Higher NITEC in Mechanical or Precision Engineering, or a Diploma in Mechanical or Precision Engineering.
• 2+ years of furnace process experience, ideally in vacuum and atmospheric heat treatment.
• Able to read manufacturing operation sheets and standard operating procedures in English.
• Ability to work independently on 12-hour rotating shifts; independent, proactive and a team player.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Handling of temperature measuring instruments.