R&D Melting Technician II – Lab Furnaces & Casting

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking an R&D Technician II – Melting to support melting operations in our research and development programs. You will operate lab-scale VIM, VAR, and ESR furnaces, handling heat prep, melting, casting, and heat treating while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years of related experience; machinist or melting experience is a plus, along with basic computer and measurement skills.

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.
• Tow motor experience is desired, but training will be provided.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to follow instructions.

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

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Lift 40 lbs

Computer skills

Mainframe & LIMS navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Mainframe systems

LIMS system

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking an R&D Technician II – Melting to support melting operations in our research and development programs. You will operate lab-scale VIM, VAR, and ESR furnaces, handling heat prep, melting, casting, and heat treating while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years of related experience; machinist or melting experience is a plus, along with basic computer and measurement skills.