What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I - Met Lab position at Carpenter Technology USA?
Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
Metallurgical Lab Technician
The Metallurgical Lab Technician will . . .
- Prepare samples for analysis/examination and carry out a limited range of basic metallurgical services under direct supervision.
- Perform mechanical and magnetic tests on standard equipment, such as hardness testing, tension, tensile, resistivity etc.
- Perform metallographic tests using etchants, polishing equipment, and standard metallographic equipment.
- Collect and record test data obtained during the evaluation.
- This position can be located in any of the following areas: Mechanical Testing, Preparation, Metallographic Testing, Magnetic Testing or Heat Treating.
- Perform other assignments and special projects as needed.
Requirements for the Met Lab Technician
- Availability for 3rd shift/overnight shift required, as well as initial training on 1st shift/day shift
- High school diploma required
- Experience with mechanical testing, tension testing, hardness testing preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Entry level experience with 0-1 years of relevant experience.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to conduct entry level activities and operate basic metallurgical / lab equipment.
- Willingness to work in a fast paced, production-oriented environment with frequently changing priorities.
- Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with direct supervision.
- Ability to manage one’s own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others within a specific time frame.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
