Tech I - Quality Chem Lab

Carpenter Technology•Reading, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Technician – Quality Chemical Lab will perform a diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens. This includes inspecting test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, preparing test specimens for analysis using various equipment, performing routine preventative maintenance checks, registering new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system, and properly identifying, retaining, or discarding samples according to standard operating procedure. All other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required.
Entry level position with training. Candidates are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months.
Experience developing knowledge and skills in best practices.
Experience applying basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training process.
Ability to solve routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes.
Customer focus and responds to standard requests from internal or external customers.
Manages own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others.
Ability to work with others within own area or department to achieve team goals.
Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens
Inspect test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, rejecting poor quality test specimens, and requesting replacement samples from internal customers as required.
Prepare test specimens for analysis using various equipment. This equipment includes abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinder, and drill presses.
Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance checks as scheduled and adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment. This includes sludge removal, dust collection system cleaning, sharpening drill bits and replacement of broken or worn abrasives.
Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system.
Properly identify samples and retain or discard these samples according to standard operating procedure.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.