Technician III - Met Lab

Carpenter Technology Corporation • Reading, PA

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About The Position

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. This position can be located in any of the following areas: Mechanical Testing, Preparation, Metallographic Testing, Magnetics Testing, or Heat Treating.

Requirements

• 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
• Applies knowledge/skills to a range of activities; acts as a technical resource to others in own department or area
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepares samples for analysis/examination
• Carries out a diversified range of complex metallurgical services
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees