What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Metallurgist - Technology position at Latrobe Specialty Metals Company?
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 Technology'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 Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
ASSOCIATE METALLURGIST - TECHNOLOGY
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ASSOCIATE METALLURGIST - TECHNOLOGY:
- Entry level position to learn basic company processes, alloys, and customers.
- Develops skills which will enable provision of a range of technical services to our internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company and division goals.
- Demonstrates the understanding of how to properly make disposition of non-conforming and off-standard material.
- Supports team efforts with supervision.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE METALLURGIST - TECHNOLOGY:
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Sciences (or applicable major) and 0-1 years of experience in Metallurgy in a professional environment.
- Experience working in a production environment (internship, co-op, senior project, etc.).
- Solid academic knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods and practices.
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in team-based environment.
- Ability to support and/or lead team efforts.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to manage their own project/work portfolio including day to day needs and longer-term projects.
- Ability to access mill manufacturing areas.
- Motivation to learn and grow.
PREFERRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE METALLURGIST - TECHNOLOGY:
- Experience with stainless steels, specialty steels, or superalloys.
- Experience with SPC or statistical tools for problem solving.
- Fundamental understanding of lean principles.
- Hands-on experience in a material/metallographic lab (sample prep, polishing, etching).
- Hands-on experience with light optical microscopy and interpretation of microstructure).
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.
