Pyrometry Electrician

Job Details

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 5860400
Date Posted: 8/3/2026
Location: Columbus, MS
Salary (USD): $91,000 - $130,000

Description

Join a growing advanced manufacturing facility where you'll become a technical expert in industrial temperature measurement, combustion systems, and thermal process control. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll help support a greenfield operation while receiving specialized training in pyrometry and industrial furnace systems.


What You'll Do

  • Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair thermocouples, RTDs, infrared pyrometers, and other temperature measurement devices.
  • Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, controls, and combustion equipment.
  • Read electrical schematics, panel layouts, and mechanical drawings.
  • Support burner tuning, equipment testing, and thermal process optimization.
  • Analyze equipment performance and recommend process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate calibration records and quality documentation.
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve plant reliability.

Must-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

  • Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience reading electrical schematics and using multimeters and diagnostic tools.
  • Background in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, controls, instrumentation, or electrical systems.

Nice-To-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

  • PLC experience is helpful but not required.
  • Combustion, calibration, CQI-9, AMS2750, or NFPA-86 experience is a plus—but we'll train the right person.

Military Backgrounds That Translate Well

  • Navy Nuclear Electrician's Mate (EMN)
  • Navy Electrician's Mate (EM)
  • Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE)
  • Marine Corps Avionics Technician
  • Air Force Electrical or Avionics Specialist
  • Army Power Generation Specialist (91D)


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