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Carpenter Technology Corporation · 7 hours ago

Technician III - Met Lab

Reading, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leader in the metallurgical industry, seeking a Technician III for their Met Lab. The role involves preparing samples for analysis, performing complex metallurgical tests, and coordinating day-to-day activities within the lab.

Advanced MaterialsFoundriesManufacturingQuality Assurance

Responsibilities

Prepares samples for analysis/examination and carries out a diversified range of complex metallurgical services

Has thorough knowledge of specific testing areas and can complete all testing with no supervision

Perform various mechanical tests on specialized equipment, such as hardness testing, tension, tensile, resistivity etc

Perform various metallographic and magnetic tests using etchants, polishing equipment and specialized metallographic equipment

Collect and record test data obtained during the evaluation

Makes recommendation to supervision based on recorded test data

Also responsible for tasks related to directing, training and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Met Lab within the specific testing area

Developing knowledge of testing procedures in other areas and may be able to complete testing in these areas

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Metallurgical principlesMetallurgical equipmentMechanical testingData recordingProblem solvingTeamworkVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime management

Required

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent experience as determined by department management

Three or more years of relevant experience

Has developed specialized knowledge and skills in own department or area; is fully proficient

Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods and practices

Specialized knowledge of metallurgical/laboratory equipment

Solves moderately complex problems; makes recommendations to improve standard procedures and/or processes

Anticipates and understands customer needs and identifies solutions to nonstandard requests

Manages own time to meet objectives and is proactive in offering help to others

Contributes to achievement of team goals within own area or department; promotes teamwork through understanding of broader team goals

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions

Ability to perform assignments of a broader, wider range and work of a more complex nature

Ability to operate advanced metallurgical/laboratory equipment

Ability to work in a production-oriented environment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Benefits

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options

Company

Carpenter Technology Corporation

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels.

Founded in 1889

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees