Discovery, development and implementation of leading edge technologies are key to GrafTech success. GrafTech International Holdings Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon and graphite products for industrial applications in a diverse array of industries: metal production, electronics, chemicals, aerospace and transportation, among others. We operate in 14 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located on four continents with our corporate headquarters located in Cleveland (Parma), OH. We sell to customers in about 80 countries worldwide.
Due to business demands, we have a need for temporary technician support in our Research & Development Pilot Plant. The duration of the temporary assignment is expected to last 3-6 months but can change due to business needs. The Pilot Plant Technician will focus on the development of carbon and graphite materials and the processes required in manufacturing them. The candidate will have an understanding of pilot plant equipment and manufacturing processes as they relate to product development. This position will be responsible for collecting and recording data with an understanding of statistical principles. The candidate will adhere to the established health and safety procedures at the R&D facility and perform related duties as assigned to achieve the department’s objectives. Travel to other GrafTech and customers’ production facilities to assist in plant trials or field test observations may be required.

Qualifications:

• 3-10 years of development/research/industrial experience involving pilot plant scale up experiments, use of equipment, processing, or equipment design, or equivalent.
• A working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficient in basic computer software applications.
• Demonstrated good mechanical skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail work.
• Independent work is carried out in a team environment, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• This position is primarily second shift and the ability to rotate between first and second shift will be required.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or TQM preferred.
• Associate degree in a physical sciences field is preferred, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and the opportunity to join a well-established organization. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a proven track record in achieving results, come join our worldwide organization. Please send your resume and salary requirements to human.resources@graftech.com. To be considered, you must reference job code 1106-199 in the subject line of your email.

For additional company information, please visit our website at www.graftech.com

Must be legally qualified to work under the Immigration Reform & Control Act. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. GrafTech does not sponsor candidates for permanent residency except in some areas that in GrafTech’s sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V