Technician III- 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.

Primary Responsibilities for the Technician III-Met Lab:

• 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 assigned.
  

Requirements for the Technician III-Met Lab:

• High school diploma required.
• 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, to perform assignments of a broader, wider range and work of a more complex
  nature, to operate advanced metallurgical/laboratory equipment, to work in a production-oriented environment, and to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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.