Manufacturing Support Specialist

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. Carpenter's Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, PA., was acquired by Carpenter Technology in 2012 and manufactures high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy and other demanding markets.

MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

• Provide support to the Manufacturing area with consideration for the goals and objectives of the area.

• Create moderately complex reports, charts and graphs as instructed by Area Manager.

• Facilitates team meetings.

• Participates in project teams and provides problem solving expertise as required.

• Work with personnel, systems and equipment to achieve and maintain desired work center performance.

• Corrects work center performance issues after they are identified.

• Maintain advanced knowledge of the existing manufacturing systems including the computer systems, steel making processes, material flow and handling schemes, quality systems and process control techniques while developing knowledge of new systems and processes.

• Orders and stocks parts, supplies, measuring tools and hand tools.

• Creates SOP and FMEA documents as instructed.

• Evaluate new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies and provides feedback to management.

• Participates in the development of equipment scheduling rates and guidelines.

• Provides training to process operators.

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

• Four-year college degree preferred. High School Diploma required.

• Two or more year of relevant experience.

• Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures

• Responds to non-standard requests from customers; investigates with assistance from others as needed.

• Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.

• Ability to evaluate new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies.

• Ability to perform independent work on limited assignments under close supervision.

• Ability to operate a computer workstation and the appropriate software/hardware.

• Ability to work in a production oriented environment.

• Ability to train and develop others.

• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Problem solving skills.

• Project management skills.

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.