Technician III - Met Lab

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401k with company contributions

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Technician III for the Met Lab to perform a range of metallurgical analyses and prepare samples for testing. The role involves operating specialized equipment and documenting test data to support materials development.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of relevant experience, with the ability to supervise day-to-day activities within the Met Lab and collaborate across testing areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in metallurgical testing and data recording preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform mechanical, metallographic, and magnetic tests.
• Record data, make recommendations, and supervise Met Lab activities.

Skills

Hardness testing

Metallography

Magnetic testing

Data collection

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polishing equipment

Etchants

Tension testing machine

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 III - Met Lab

Job Summary

• Prepares samples for analysis/examination and carries out a diversified range of complex metallurgical services. Has thorough knowledge of specific testing areas and can complete all testing with no supervision. Perform various mechanical tests on specialized equipment, such as hardness testing, tension, tensile, resistivity etc. Perform various metallographic and magnetic tests using etchants, polishing equipment and specialized metallographic equipment. Collect and record test data obtained during the evaluation. Makes recommendation to supervision based on recorded test data. Also responsible for tasks related to directing, training and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Met Lab within the specific testing area. Developing knowledge of testing procedures in other areas and may be able to complete testing in these areas.

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

• This position can be located in any of the following areas: Mechanical Testing, Preparation, Metallographic Testing, Magnetics Testing, or Heat Treating.

Additional Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent experience as determined by department management.

• Three or more years of relevant experience.

• 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.