Metallurgist I

Doncasters Group • Long Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metallurgist I is an entry-level role supporting aerospace investment casting manufacturing through metallurgical laboratory activities and validations across the production process. The metallurgical team is responsible for a variety of tests and validations covering the alloys used to produce castings, the castings themselves, as well as the materials used to produce the cast components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering (or Equivalent Curriculum) or Equivalent Professional Experience
• Understand the Fundamentals of Materials, especially Metal Microstructure
• Familiar with Fundamentals of Metal Microstructure Formation & Phase Evolution
• Performed Sample Preparation, Mount Reading & Reporting
• Familiar with Mechanical Testing Processes, Evaluation and Reporting.
• Effective Communication, Collaboration, and Analytical Skills

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of the Investment Casting Process (and Especially Nickel-Based Superalloys) is Preferred but not Required

Responsibilities

• Perform Sample Preparation: Cutting, Etching, Mounting & Polishing
• Sample Reading & Evaluation Using Lab Available Equipment (Primarily Optical Microscope)
• Report and Certification Preparation
• Ownership of Test Bar Production, Process Specifics and Process Routing
• Preparation of Shipment and Documentation Packages for Outside Laboratory Testing
• Interpret and Apply Customer & Industry Specifications to Testing Procedures, Results & Reporting, and Other Evaluations & Approvals
• Involvement in Troubleshooting Production Issues, Especially as Issues Pertain to Alloy Microstructure, Chemistry or Mechanical Characteristics

Benefits

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level