Carpenter Technology Corporation

specialty alloys

Technician-QualityChemicalLab

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Technician - Quality Chemical Lab at Carpenter Technology Corporation. Skills: Quality Chemical Lab operations, Sample preparation, Laboratory equipment operation, Preventive maintenance. Perform diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens. Inspect test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, rejecting poor quality test specimens, and requesting replacement samples from internal customers as required”

Industry & Context.

specialty alloys
Problems you'll solve

Ability to solve routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma Required, Experience developing knowledge and skills in best practices, Experience applying basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work, Ability to solve routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes, Customer focus and responds to standard requests from internal or external customers, Ability to work in a production-oriented environment, Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs, Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs

Nice to Have

Associate degree in chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum preferred, Candidates are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months, Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training process, Manges own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others, Ability to work with others within own area or department to achieve team goals

What You'll Do.

Perform diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel

Inspect test specimens for acceptable quality criteria

rejecting poor quality test specimens

and requesting replacement samples from internal customers as required

Prepare test specimens for analysis using various equipment

Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance checks as scheduled and adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment

Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system

Properly identify samples and retain or discard these samples according to standard operating procedure

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to work with others within own area or department to achieve team goals

Communication Scope

Customer focus and responds to standard requests from internal or external customers

Full Job Description

**Carpenter Technology Corporation** is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’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, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. **Position Title: Technician - Quality Chemical Lab** **Job Summary:** The Technician – Quality Chemical Lab is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory and sample preparation tasks to support quality and chemical analysis operations. This entry-level role focuses on the preparation, inspection, identification, and handling of steel, alloy, and slag specimens using standard laboratory equipment and procedures. The technician ensures samples meet quality standards, are accurately logged into the laboratory management system, and are retained or discarded in accordance with established operating procedures. The position also includes performing routine preventive maintenance on sample preparation equipment and supporting continuous laboratory operations in a production-oriented environment. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Perform diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens * Inspect test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, rejecting poor quality test specimens, and requesting replacement samples from internal customers as required. Prepare test specimens for analysis using various equipment. This equipment includes abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinder, and drill presses. * Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance che

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