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How much do powder metallurgy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for powder metallurgy in the United States is $18.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Powder Metallurgy?

Professionals in Powder Metallurgy are responsible for tasks such as preparing and blending metal powders, compacting powders into shapes, monitoring sintering processes, and performing quality control tests on finished parts. They often troubleshoot equipment, analyze material properties using laboratory instruments, and document findings according to industry standards. Collaboration with design engineers, quality assurance teams, and production supervisors is common to refine processes and resolve manufacturing challenges. This variety ensures a dynamic workday focused on both technical and collaborative problem-solving.

What is a Powder Metallurgy job?

A Powder Metallurgy job involves working with metal powders to manufacture components through pressing and sintering processes. Professionals in this field may be responsible for material selection, process optimization, quality control, and equipment operation. Common roles include production engineers, metallurgists, and technicians who develop and refine powder-based materials for industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical. These jobs require knowledge of metallurgy, machining, and sometimes additive manufacturing techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Powder Metallurgy position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Powder Metallurgy, you need a strong background in materials science or engineering, with experience in powder processing, sintering, and metallurgy principles. Familiarity with specialized equipment such as compaction presses, furnaces, and laboratory analysis tools, as well as certifications like Six Sigma or ISO quality standards, is often required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills set candidates apart in this field. These competencies are vital for ensuring product quality, efficient production processes, and successful collaboration in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

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Infographic showing various Powder Metallurgy job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,715 per year, or $18.6 per hour.
Senior Metallurgist - Process Metallurgy

Senior Metallurgist - Process Metallurgy

Carpenter Technology Corporation

Reading, PA

$79K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago


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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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.

Senior Metallurgist - Process Metallurgy

Primary Responsibilities for the Senior Metallurgist - Process Metallurgy:

  • Provides a diversified range of technical services to our internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company and division goals.
  • Responsible for making disposition of referred, non-conforming and off-standard material, including but not limited to RMRs and customer claims.
  • Demonstrates the ability to provide metallurgical process support to production processes.
  • Demonstrates willingness to solve problems in a steel manufacturing environment where both data analysis and metallurgical knowledge is required.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide training and education to customers.
  • May provide support, leadership, and guidance to peers, customers, and managers in key projects.
  • Applies statistical methods to solve problems and design experiments.
  • Assists in the use of SPC, six-sigma and/or BPI tools to detect project inefficiencies.
  • Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required for the Senior Metallurgist - Process Metallurgy:

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
  • 4+ years relevant experience required.
  • Business/Functional Expertise: Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve processes, products or services in own function. Has expertise in own function.
  • Project Management: Effectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including coordination of resources outside of own area. Forecasts and plans resource requirements for small projects or sub-teams.
  • Financial Management: Monitors and controls costs within own work and may manage costs for small projects or areas.
  • Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods and practices.
  • Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment.
  • Awareness of newest and latest technologies available.
  • Understanding of the application of statistics, six sigma and BPI practices.
  • Problem Solving: Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions. Willingness to use data to support hypothesis and think outside of the box when solving problems.
  • Customer Focus: Interprets internal customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard requests. Communicates with internal customers to determine best solution.
  • Decision Making: Works independently to address a range of standard and non-standard situations.

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.


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