Tech II - Quality Chem Lab

Carpenter Technology•Tanner, AL

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 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. Our Tanner, AL location is an integrated mill manufacturing high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship.

Requirements

One to two years of relevant laboratory experience and six months’ experience as a Technician I is required.
Works with moderate supervision/guidance; accountable for individual results and impact on team.
Ensures a safe workplace.
Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.
Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training/qualification process.
Working knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures.
Working knowledge of chemical lab testing equipment to include C/S, N/O and the optical emission spectrometer, SEM and Inverted Microscope.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.
Applicable knowledge for using instrument software and applying type correction to results.
Applicable knowledge of LIMS system.
Ability to operate a computer workstation and the related hardware and software for the LIMS system, the Leco units and the optical emission spectrometers.
Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.
Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and without direct supervision.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Mechanical skills for routine maintenance, minor repairs and the maintenance of the optical emission spectrometers.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is required; additional demonstrated relevant experience is preferred.
Associate Degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a diversified range of moderately complex tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens and the associated analysis of these specimens by instrumental methods.
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, including abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinder and drill presses.
Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance checks and corrective maintenance and make adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment including optical emission spectrometers.
Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system.
Properly identify samples and retain or discard these samples according to standard operating procedure.
Accurately perform analysis of furnace and product specimens using C/S combustion instruments, N/O fusion instruments, and Optical Emission Spectrometers, SEM and Inverted Microscope.
Maintain these instruments according to intervals required by SOP.
Review test data and apply appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or other statistical means.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.