Met Lab Technician I — Entry-Level Metallurgy & Testing

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Technician I - Met Lab to prepare samples and perform basic metallurgical testing under supervision in a production-oriented environment.

You will conduct mechanical, magnetic, and metallographic tests, record data accurately, and support various lab operations including preparation, testing, and data documentation while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Entry-level position with no prior experience required.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgical principles and laboratory practices preferred.
• Ability to use basic metallurgical laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for metallurgical analysis and examination.
• Perform basic metallurgical laboratory services under direct supervision.
• Conduct mechanical and magnetic testing using standard equipment, including hardness, tensile, and resistivity testing.
• Perform metallographic testing using polishing equipment, etchants, and standard metallographic equipment.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate test data and results.
• Operate basic metallurgical and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard procedures.
• Support Mechanical Testing, Preparation, Metallographic Testing, Magnetic Testing, and Heat Treating operations as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Assist in achieving departmental production and testing objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Metallurgical testing equipment

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Technician I - Met Lab to prepare samples and perform basic metallurgical testing under supervision in a production-oriented environment.

You will conduct mechanical, magnetic, and metallographic tests, record data accurately, and support various lab operations including preparation, testing, and data documentation while adhering to safety and quality standards.