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Metso Outotec

Engenheiro(a) Produto Sr - HPGR

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

You'll join a global team, reporting to the Global Engineering Manager within the Grinding, Bulk and Pyro Business Line, part of Metso's rapidly growing Services Business Area. The team works ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for pyro in Pennsylvania is $14.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $15.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pyro?

A Pyro, short for Pyrotechnician, is responsible for designing, setting up, and executing firework displays, special effects, or controlled explosions for events, films, concerts, and live performances. They work with various pyrotechnic materials and must follow strict safety regulations to ensure the safe handling and detonation of explosives. Training and certification are typically required, depending on local laws.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a pyro?

To excel as a Pyro (Pyrotechnician), you need a thorough understanding of chemistry, safety regulations, and hands-on experience with explosive materials, often supported by specialized training or apprenticeship. Certifications from regulatory agencies such as the ATF, and proficiency with firing systems and safety equipment, are typically required. Strong attention to detail, ability to remain calm under pressure, and excellent teamwork set top performers apart in this field. These skills ensure safe, successful execution of pyrotechnic displays and compliance with industry standards.

What are the typical work environments and team dynamics for a pyro?

Pyros, or Pyrotechnicians, often work in various environments such as outdoor event venues, concert arenas, film sets, and sports stadiums, depending on the type of display or production. They usually collaborate closely with event coordinators, technical directors, and other crew members to plan and safely execute pyrotechnic effects. Teams are often small and specialized, requiring clear communication and strong trust among members due to the inherent risks of handling explosives. Working hours can vary, often including nights, weekends, and holidays to align with event schedules. This collaborative, safety-oriented environment helps ensure both creative success and regulatory compliance.

Do pyrotechnicians make money?

Pyrotechnicians typically earn wages that vary based on experience, location, and the complexity of the displays they create. Entry-level pyrotechnicians may earn lower wages, while experienced professionals working on large events or for specialized companies can earn higher salaries, often supplemented by overtime and per-project pay. Certification and safety training are important for higher earning potential in this field.

How do you become a pyrotechnician?

To become a pyrotechnician, individuals typically complete specialized training or apprenticeships to learn handling and safety procedures for fireworks and explosives. Certification or licensing is often required by local or federal authorities, and knowledge of safety regulations, chemistry, and proper equipment use is essential.

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Infographic showing various Pyro job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,122 per year, or $14 per hour.

Technical Sales Manager

Allentown, PA

Fuller Technologies
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$57.69 - $67.31/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Technical Sales Manager – Pyro & Grinding

Location: Allentown, PA

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 base + 15% uncapped sales incentive

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Fuller Technologies is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth for our Pyro & Grinding product portfolio. This is a customer-facing role for someone who combines technical knowledge with strong commercial instincts and enjoys building long-term relationships within the cement and heavy industrial markets.

You'll work directly with customers to understand their operations, identify opportunities, and develop technical solutions that improve plant performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow customer relationships across the assigned market.

  • Identify new sales opportunities within cement and heavy industrial plants.

  • Sell technical solutions, equipment upgrades, and capital equipment for Pyro & Grinding applications.

  • Partner with customers to understand operational challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.

  • Develop and present competitive technical and commercial proposals.

  • Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations through award.

  • Collaborate with engineering, proposal, product, and project management teams.

  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and forecasts within CRM.

  • Visit customer sites and travel as needed to support opportunities and relationships.

You Bring

  • Experience in technical sales, capital equipment sales, applications engineering, or business development within an industrial environment.

  • Strong understanding of engineered equipment and the ability to translate technical concepts into customer solutions.

  • Experience selling to cement, mining, minerals, aggregates, bulk material handling, or other heavy/process industries strongly preferred.

  • Pyro, kiln, cooler, grinding, mill, or related cement equipment experience is highly desirable.

  • Experience managing customer relationships and developing new business.

  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

  • Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Connect With Customers. Shape What Comes Next.

For over 140 years, Fuller Technologies has refined processes, solved complex challenges, and worked alongside customers to make plants run cleaner and more efficiently. Our success comes from two strengths: engineering that performs and partnerships that last.

As a Sales Manager at Fuller, you're more than a salesperson — you're a technical partner. You'll work with global teams and customers to understand their operations, identify needs, and shape solutions that deliver measurable results.

When you join Fuller, you join a growing global organization that values collaboration, invests in its people, and provides opportunities to develop your career while helping shape the future of the cement industry.

Fuller Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals, please.

You should be proficient in:

  • Process Engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • Technical Sales

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Material Handling Systems
  • Ball Mills
  • Clinker Coolers
  • Grinding Systems
  • HPGR
  • Pyroprocessing Systems
  • Rotary Kilns
  • Separators
  • VRM
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