Technician II - Met Lab

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with company contributions

Life insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Technician II - Met Lab to prepare samples and perform metallurgical testing in a production setting.

You will conduct mechanical, metallographic, magnetic, and heat-treat tests, record data accurately, and maintain test results in company systems, with moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of manufacturing, laboratory, or metallurgical experience.
• Ability to work in a production environment.
• Knowledge of metallurgical principles and lab practices.
• Ability to operate lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material samples for metallurgical analysis.
• Perform hardness, tensile, and resistivity tests.
• Conduct metallographic testing with etchants and polish.
• Record test data accurately in systems.
• Enter results into company databases.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment.
• Support Mechanical Testing, Metallographic, Magnetic, or Heat Treat areas.
• Troubleshoot routine testing issues per procedures.
• Collaborate to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporationis a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloysteelsand tool steels. CarpenterTechnology'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, CarpenterTechnology'swrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Position Title: Technician II - Met Lab

The Met Lab Technician II is responsible for preparing samples for analysis and performing a variety of metallurgical testing and evaluation activities. This role supports laboratory operations through mechanical, metallographic, magnetic, and heat-treat testing while ensuring accurate data collection and documentation. The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing, laboratory, or metallurgical experience and the ability to work independently with moderate supervision in a production-oriented environment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare material samples for metallurgical analysis and examination.
• Perform a variety of mechanical tests, including hardness, tensile, tension, and resistivity testing.
• Conduct metallographic testing utilizing etchants, polishing equipment, and metallographic laboratory equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and accurately record test data and evaluation results.
• Enter and maintain test results within company systems and databases.
• Operate and maintain general metallurgical and laboratory equipment.
• Support laboratory operations within Mechanical Testing, Preparation, Metallographic Testing, Magnetic Testing, or Heat Treating areas.
• Troubleshoot routine testing issues using established procedures and processes.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience as determined by department management.
• One or more years of relevant manufacturing, laboratory, testing, or metallurgical experience.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and laboratory practices.
• Ability to operate general metallurgical and laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to solve routine to moderately complex problems using established processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical training in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience performing mechanical, metallographic, magnetic, or heat treatment testing.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing, quality, or laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with sample preparation techniques and metallurgical analysis.
• Experience using laboratory information systems, databases, or manufacturing software.
• Forklift certification or material handling experience.
• Experience interpreting specifications, testing procedures, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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.