Technician Technology Processing Center

SUMMARY

This position assists Technology Processing Center (TPC) staff in Special Metals Technology department through routine hand mill metal conversion mechanical testing and metallographic analyses. The TPC Technician will assist with the Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) of small (50-300 lbs.) heats per internal or customer supplied compositions and the development of new nickel alloys and production practices to meet increasingly demanding customer requirements in energy and aerospace markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform laboratory tasks including but not limited to cutting machining grinding heat treating and cleaning
Witness mill production steps collect and compile relevant production data.
Perform basic weld repair and weldability studies with guidance from Welding Specialist.
Work with a team to perform lab scale conversion of metal samples including but not limited to small ingot casting hot rolling hot extrusion and cold drawing.
Submit and manage test requests and work orders.
Perform basic data analysis and communicate results through Excel plots presentations and concise technical reports.
Actively participate in department/Corporate related team activities (ERT energy saving 6S quality monthly safety training and safety audits).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum: High School Graduate
Some college a plus

SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to communicate to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to write short reports and give internal oral presentations.
Self-motivated and independent to accomplish overall project goals ethically on time and professionally with contextual guidance.
Proficient with computers and basic software including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to perform basic data analysis and graph results is a plus.
Experience/exposure to welding preferred but not required.
Ability and willingness to learn and grow into a technical resource leading his/her own projects.
Must be capable of multi-tasking

COMPETENCIES
Technical knowledge.
Team player.
Detail oriented.
Analytical thinking skills.
Leadership skills.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FREQUENTLY MOVES ABOUT THE PRODUCTION FACILITIES. MUST BE ABLE TO DETECT UNSAFE CONDITIONS FROM LONG DISTANCES. MUST BE CAPABLE OF ROUTINLY LIFTING 35-LBS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN HEAT/COLD WET/HUMID AND DRY/ARID CONDITIONS. FREQUENTLY REQUIRED THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.