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Hydrogen Furnace Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Hydrogen Furnace Operator Department: Manufacturing / Production Employment Type: Full-Time ... Experience supporting UHV hermetic sealing or vacuum-compatible assembly processes * Familiarity ...

Lunar Resources

Hydrogen Furnace Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Hydrogen Furnace Operator Department: Manufacturing / Production Employment Type: Full-Time ... Experience supporting UHV hermetic sealing or vacuum-compatible assembly processes * Familiarity ...

Lunar Resources

Hydrogen Furnace Operator

Houston, TX

$16.25 - $20/hr

Hydrogen Furnace Operator Department: Manufacturing / Production Employment Type: Full-Time ... Experience supporting UHV hermetic sealing or vacuum-compatible assembly processes * Familiarity ...

Blue Origin, LLC

Technician - Materials & Process III

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$19.25 - $25.75/hr

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Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment * Operating Ipsen and Quintus Furnace's This position provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production ...

ELLWOOD Quality Steels

Furnace Operator

New Castle, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

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... vacuum levels, and power settings) to maintain optimal melting conditions to meet specification and performs real-time adjustments to melt where necessary to ensure high-quality production. 2. ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for vacuum furnace in the United States is $19.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Vacuum Furnace job typically involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining vacuum furnaces used in heat treatment processes. Workers in this role ensure proper furnace operation, manage temperature controls, load and unload materials, and follow safety protocols. They may also perform troubleshooting and minor repairs to keep the equipment functioning efficiently. This position is commonly found in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, where precise metal treatment is required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the vacuum furnace position?

To thrive as a Vacuum Furnace Operator or Technician, you need a strong background in mechanical aptitude, metallurgy, and industrial safety, typically supported by vocational training or relevant experience. Familiarity with vacuum furnace controls, temperature monitoring systems, and adherence to industry certifications such as OSHA training are important. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork help you excel in this role. These skills and qualities are critical to ensure precise and safe heat treatment processes, minimize equipment downtime, and maintain product quality standards.

What does a vacuum furnace operator do?

A typical day for a Vacuum Furnace Operator involves preparing and loading parts into the furnace, monitoring temperature and pressure gauges throughout heat treatment cycles, and conducting quality checks on finished materials. You will also be responsible for routine equipment maintenance and documentation of process parameters, working closely with engineers, quality inspectors, and production teams. The role can involve shift work and may require rapid troubleshooting if any issues arise with the furnace. Teamwork and clear communication are key, as you will need to coordinate with colleagues to meet production schedules and uphold safety standards.

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Infographic showing various Vacuum Furnace job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,824 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Hydrogen Furnace Operator

Lunar Resources

Houston, TX • On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 hours ago

Job description

Hydrogen Furnace Operator
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
The Mission
We are looking for a Hydrogen Furnace Operator who takes the atmosphere seriously - literally. At Lunar Resources, our furnace operations are not background tasks. They are precision thermal processes that determine whether a hermetically sealed assembly performs at the edge of physics or fails before it ships. If you understand what hydrogen and forming gas atmospheres actually do to a part, and you care about getting it right every time, we want to talk to you.
About the Role
You will own day-to-day operation of our hydrogen and forming gas atmosphere furnaces, supporting brazing, annealing, and thermal processing of precision electromechanical assemblies. The parts running through your furnace include Kovar, stainless steel, copper, and dissimilar metal joints destined for UHV hermetic packages. Process integrity here is not a suggestion - it is the product.
This role is open to candidates at multiple experience levels. If you are early in your career and have a serious foundation to build on, we will invest in you. If you are seasoned, you will hit the ground running and help us raise the bar.
What You'll Do
  • Set up, operate, and monitor hydrogen and forming gas atmosphere furnace cycles for brazing, annealing, and surface preparation processes
  • Execute and document thermal profiles, atmosphere conditions, dew points, and cycle parameters for each run
  • Load and unload assemblies with attention to fixturing, part orientation, and contamination control
  • Inspect outgoing parts for braze quality, surface condition, and dimensional compliance
  • Maintain furnace systems including gas delivery, safety interlocks, thermocouples, and atmosphere controls
  • Coordinate with engineers and welders to sequence thermal processing within the production workflow
  • Flag deviations, process anomalies, or out-of-spec conditions and participate in root cause investigations
  • Keep detailed run logs and support traceability requirements for high-reliability hardware

What We're Looking For
  • Hands-on experience operating atmosphere-controlled furnaces (hydrogen, forming gas, nitrogen, or vacuum) in a production or R&D environment
  • Understanding of brazing metallurgy, thermal profiles, and how atmosphere chemistry affects joint and surface quality
  • Familiarity with dissimilar metal assemblies and the challenges they present in thermal processing (Kovar, copper, stainless)
  • Comfort working with hydrogen safety systems, gas handling equipment, and safety interlocks
  • Ability to read and follow process travelers, work orders, and engineering drawings
  • Attention to detail and a mindset that no shortcut is worth a bad part
  • Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical production milestones
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Bonus
  • Experience supporting UHV hermetic sealing or vacuum-compatible assembly processes
  • Familiarity with mil-spec or aerospace brazing standards (AWS, AMS)
  • Prior work in a cleanroom-adjacent or contamination-controlled environment

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