Tech I - Quality Chem Lab

About the role

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 Technology'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 Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our Tanner, AL location is an integrated mill manufacturing high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship.

Primary Responsibilities for the Technician I - Quality Chemical Lab

• Based on basic understanding of various machinery within own area, performs a diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens and the associated analysis of these specimens by instrumental methods.
• Analyses consist of few steps and are completed under direction.
• 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 checks as scheduled and make adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment. This includes sludge removal, dust collection system cleaning, sharpening drill bits and replacement of broken or worn abrasives.
• Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system.
• Properly identify samples and retain or discard these samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Accurately perform analysis of furnace and product specimens using C/S combustion instruments and N/O fusion instruments under direction.
• Maintain these instruments according to intervals required by SOP.
• Review test data and apply appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or other statistical means under direction.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required for the Technician I - Quality Chemical Lab

• High school diploma is required; additional demonstrated relevant experience is preferred. Associate Degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum is also preferred.
• Entry level position: with training, individuals are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months.

Preferred for the Technician I - Quality Chemical Lab

• Develop knowledge and skills in basic practices and procedures within own department or area. Applies basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training/qualification process.
• Applicable knowledge of C/S and N/O chemical lab testing equipment.
• Applicable knowledge for using instrument software.
• Applicable knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.
• Applicable knowledge of LIMS system.
• Solves routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes.
• Responds to standard requests from internal or external customers.
• Manages own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others within a specified timeframe.
• Works with others within own area or department to achieve team goals, scope of basic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation and the related hardware and software for both the LIMS system and Leco instruments.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.
• Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Pay and benefits

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.