Technician

Country United States of America State / County West Virginia City Huntington Division Metals Company HBE Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 23684 Job Description SUMMARY This position performs all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted and unsupervised manner in Huntington, WV facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Must demonstrate the ability to independently perform all activities required of the laboratory or test office to which assigned. Provide instruction to other technicians as needed to ensure laboratory/office effectiveness. Perform instrument calibration and documentation. Provide instruction in area of expertise to new employees. Maintain inventory of consumable items for laboratory/test office, and reorder supplies as necessary. Actively participate in Department/Corporate related team activities (ERT, energy saving, 5S, quality and safety audits). Fill in for team leader or lead technician as required. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school graduate Some college a plus SPECIAL SKILLS Qualified to perform all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted manner. Able to determine if test results comply with order requirements. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and JSA's necessary for the operation of the laboratory/test office. Perform routine maintenance on most operating equipment in the laboratory or test office. Maintain accurate records of all work performed. Record observations concerning response of materials to testing or unusual events occurring during operations. Demonstrate a high level of safe behavior and is able to identify and avoid dangerous situations. Identify unsafe conditions and address them or bring forward proposed solutions. Actively participate in Company sponsored safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement activities. Work well in a team environment in a cooperative manner. Must be able to take instruction from Supervisors. Work overtime and off shifts as required. COMPETENCIES Attention to details Teamwork Communication skills Innovation Flexibility 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. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Company Profile The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world‑recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys. Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high‑nickel, high‑performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high‑temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world. Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry. Our time‑tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game‑changing alloy compositions and product forms. With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid. #J-18808-Ljbffr