Machinist III chez Carpenter Technology Corporation

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. 

Machinist III Reading B

Principal Purpose of Position:  

• Able to operate most work centers safely within the machinist area based on instructions from the leadership team with minimal supervision/guidance.  

• Perform the machining of test specimens and parts as required.   

• Operate manual and CNC equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.  

• Daily simple maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment.  

• Inform supervision of all safety, quality, and production concerns as needed, recommend improvement opportunities.  

• Perform all other duties/projects as assigned, including the possibility to move outside of the machinist to support business needs. 

KNOW-HOW 

Know-How includes every kind of relevant knowledge, skill, and experience, however acquired, needed for acceptable performance in a job or role. Know-How has three dimensions: Practical/Technical Knowledge, Planning, Organizing and Managerial Knowledge; and Communicating & Influencing Skills. In the space below, please list the minimum requirements within each of the categories. 

Education and/or Training:   

• High school diploma or GED required.  

• Vocational school or Machinist Apprenticeship preferred. 

Relevant Work Experience: 

• Five or more years of experience.  

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge: 
(Ranges from task-focused to integrating related functions, to broadly strategic integration) 

• Works on tasks independently using established procedures.    

• Acts as resource to others for instruction, guidance and direction. 

• Ensures a safe workplace.   

• Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business. 

• Working knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures. 

• Working knowledge of shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques.   

• Understand safe operation of all equipment needed to perform the job. 

• Experience with Okuma, Kellenberger, DCM, Toyoda, Hurco, Mitsubishi, Okamoto, Jones and Shipman preferred. 

• CNC programming preferred  

• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts. 

• Responds to customer needs; seeks guidance on issues outside own area. 

• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines. 

Communicating & Influencing Skills: 
(Does the job require communication, reasoning with others, or changing behaviors?) 

• Solves moderately complex problems; makes recommendations to improve standard procedures and/or processes.   

• Anticipates and understands customer needs and identifies solutions to nonstandard requests from internal or external customers. 

• Manages own time to meet objectives and is proactive with offering help to others.  

• Contributes to achievement of team goals within own area or department. 

• Ability to provide training/guidance to all members of the team. 

• Ability to operate a personal computer and the related hardware and software. 

• Ability to lift and move test coupons weighing up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to be a team player and promote continuous improvement. 

• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment. 

• Verbal and written communication skills. 

• Mechanical skills. 

PROBLEM SOLVING 

Indicate those statements that describe the process by which this position solves problems. Show the % that the relevant statement represents among all problem solving done by this role. The sum of percentages indicated for each category should equal 100%. For each relevant statement, give an example of a problem and the method of resolution. 

The problems are similar to each other and have a limited number of predefined solutions. Standing procedures/plans and/or a structured routine directs the problem-solving process. 

• % of all problems:  

• Example:  

The problems encountered are dissimilar and typically have a number of solutions. The solutions may be derived from a general plan, or a flexible routine may be utilized to solve problems of this type. 

• % of all problems:  

• Example:  

The problems encountered are unique situations and there is an unlimited number of solutions, many of which are unknown. There are no procedures or routines to follow, but only broad policies to guide the problem-solving process. 

• % of all problems:  

• Example:  

ACCOUNTABILITY 

This describes the extent to which this position is answerable for actions and their consequences. It measures the effect of the job/role on end results. 

For each type of Accountability, indicate an approximate dollar value of impact and whether the role has a Direct impact (controls end results or shares control with peer positions) or Indirect impact (generally informational, interpretive, analytical, or enables others to take action). If no dollar value can be determined, enter Non-Quantifiable instead of an amount. 

Sales 

• $ value:  

• Direct/Indirect:  

Selling, General, & Administrative 

• $ value:  

• Direct/Indirect:  

Manufacturing 

• $ value:  

• Direct/Indirect:  

Project Management 

• $ value:  

• Direct/Indirect:  

Assets 

• $ value:  

• Direct/Indirect:  

Other (Please specify:) 

• $ value:  

• Direct/Indirect:  

List statements which describe the primary results/outputs for which this position is held accountable. Please limit the list to 5 or 6 statements. 

Management Approval:  

HR Approval: