Quality Lab Technician - Metals & Instrumentation

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation requires a Technician for its Quality Chemical Lab. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing steel, alloy and slag specimens, using instruments like optical emission spectrometers and fusion analyzers, and maintaining lab equipment.

You will document results in the LIMS system and support quality objectives in a fast-paced environment. Required is a high school diploma with 1–2 years of lab experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Mechanical skills for routine maintenance and repair of lab equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to operate computer workstations and LIMS system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified tasks related to preparation and analysis of steel, alloy and slag specimens.
• Inspect test specimens for quality and request replacements as needed.
• Prepare specimens using abrasive saws, grinders and drills.
• Maintain and operate analytical instruments and SOP-based equipment.
• Register specimens in electronic lab management system and manage sample workflow.
• Analyze furnace and product specimens using spectrometric instruments and apply corrections as needed.
• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on lab equipment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Mechanical skills

Analytical testing procedures

Team collaboration

Computer/LIMS familiarity

Good written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree in Chemistry or 2 years in physical science

Tools

Optical Emission Spectrometers

N/O fusion instruments

C/S combustion instruments

LIMS system

Leco units

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation requires a Technician for its Quality Chemical Lab. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing steel, alloy and slag specimens, using instruments like optical emission spectrometers and fusion analyzers, and maintaining lab equipment.

You will document results in the LIMS system and support quality objectives in a fast-paced environment. Required is a high school diploma with 1–2 years of lab experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication skills.