Technician I- Met Lab

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.

Principal Purpose of Position

• Prepares samples for analysis/examination and carries out a limited range of basic metallurgical services under direct supervision of the Group Leader.
• 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.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
• This position can be located in any of the following areas: Mechanical Testing, Preparation, Metallographic Testing, Magnetic Testing, or Heat Treating.

KNOW-HOW

Know-How includes every kind of relevant knowledge, skill, and experience, however acquired, needed for acceptable performance in a job or role. Know-How has three dimensions: Practical/Technical Knowledge, Planning, Organizing and Managerial Knowledge; and Communicating & Influencing Skills. In the space below, please list the minimum requirements within each of the categories.

Education and/or Training

• High school diploma required.

Relevant Work Experience

• Entry level position.

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge: (Ranges from task-focused to integrating related functions, to broadly strategic integration)

Technical Expertise:

• Develops knowledge and skills in basic practices and procedures within own department or area. Applies basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.

Other:

• Elementary knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods and practices.
• Elementary knowledge of metallurgical/laboratory equipment.

Communicating & Influencing Skills: (Does the job require communication, reasoning with others, or changing behaviors?

Problem Solving:

• Solves routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes.

Customer Response:

• Responds to standard requests from internal or external customers.

Planning and Organizing:

• Manages own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others within a specified timeframe.

Teamwork:

• Works with others within own area or department to achieve team goals; scope of basic knowledge and skills.

Other:

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to conduct entry level activities narrow in scope and of relatively low complexity.
• Ability to operate basic metallurgical/laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with direct supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

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.