Metallurgical Technician
About The Position
BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL is seeking a Metallurgical Technician at its Bowling Green, Kentucky facility. Working with the Department Manager of Material Technology & Laboratories, the Quality Specialist, Technical Engineers, and Operations Manager, the technician tests cold rolled steel and rolling oil emulsions, records and makes results available, and releases or holds material efficiently to support production flow. The role regularly communicates with colleagues in cold rolling, annealing, slitting, and shipping to support production and quality decisions. The technician performs laboratory testing, prepares and documents samples, maintains and calibrates testing equipment, and supports the company’s quality management systems. The position also requires following laboratory safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping and 5S standards. The technician must be willing to cover all shifts to support production, which may require rotation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or secondary education completion.
- 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; steel or metal manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Clear oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong practical and organizational skills, including the ability to follow written or oral directions and communicate information in an organized manner.
- Good scientific and technical background.
- Ability to perform basic material-testing computations and understand field and laboratory notes.
- PC knowledge, including Internet and Windows applications.
- Willingness to cover all shifts to support production; rotation may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or technical degree with equivalent experience.
- Experience in steel or metal manufacturing.
- Knowledge of cold rolled steel production and processing.
Responsibilities
- Follow company safety and environmental rules, laboratory Safe Working Procedures, and risk assessments.
- Report safety issues and accidents to the Production Foreman.
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in the laboratory.
- Perform mechanical tests on steel, including tensile, hardness, and bend testing, to verify compliance with specifications.
- Perform metallographic testing, including optical microscopy, to verify compliance with specifications.
- Operate a mobile optical emission spectrometer for chemical testing.
- Test rolling oil emulsions for fat content, saponification number, bacteria, iron particles, iron content, chloride, sulfate, salinity, and ash content.
- Perform surface roughness and dimensional testing, including crown profiles, camber, thickness, and width testing.
- Conduct other testing needed to verify compliance with customer or industry specifications, coordinating with outside laboratories for specialized tests as needed.
- Work with Operations to obtain samples according to standard work.
- Prepare and mark samples with order details and process route ID.
- Conduct nonstandard testing, including metallographic investigations of material claims from the field.
- Store, scrap, and document samples.
- Calibrate testing equipment, including plant hand-held measuring devices, and arrange outside calibration services when needed.
- Work with the QMS Manager and Quality Specialist to support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
- Assist with the development of and compliance with ISO 17025.
- Record test results and make them available when requested; release or hold material in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
