R&D Melting Technician II - Heat, Cast & Forge

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options to employees

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking an R&D Technician II – Melting in Reading, PA to support melting operations in our R&D lab. You will operate lab-scale VIM, VAR, and ESR furnaces and handle heat preparation, melting, casting, and heat treating tasks.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1+ year of related experience, with machinist or melting experience as a plus. Strong safety and communication skills are essential, and you may work alone or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One or more years of related experience.
• Technical / mechanical experience is desired.
• Machinist or melting experience is a plus.
• Experience operating a tow motor is desired, but training will be provided.
• Working knowledge of scientific principles, standards, methods and practices.
• Working knowledge of metallurgical/laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support role for melting operations in R&D.
• Operate and assist operation of lab-scale VIM, VAR, and ESR furnaces.
• Processing – heat preparation, melting, casting, heat treating, cutting operations, and other tasks as assigned.
• Prepare experimental heats, rebuild furnaces, melt, and cast heats.
• Operate band saws in R&D High Bay.
• Provide back-up for other R&D positions as needed.
• Ability to work alone or in a team.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Metallurgy knowledge

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking an R&D Technician II – Melting in Reading, PA to support melting operations in our R&D lab. You will operate lab-scale VIM, VAR, and ESR furnaces and handle heat preparation, melting, casting, and heat treating tasks.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1+ year of related experience, with machinist or melting experience as a plus. Strong safety and communication skills are essential, and you may work alone or in a team.