Metallurgist

Harrison Steel Castings Co.•Attica, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for working in conjunction with the Melting Operations Manager and the Director of Operations to monitor, maintain, measure, and manage the metallurgical needs of Harrison Steel Castings Company by performing various duties personally employees in support of the organizations Mission and Vision Statements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works with metallurgical and production staff to support the production processes on Furnace and Lab department-related topics. Develops new metal grades, quotes new metal specs or processes, problem solving, failure analysis related to castings process or melting process. Plan and conduct research to determine feasibility for New Product Introduction. Provide technical support for other departments with metallurgical issues in support of the needs of the business, including failure analysis and reports. Assists Welding Technician in establishing welding procedures and qualifications. Oversee the technical aspect of metallurgical testing, metallographic sample preparation and analysis thereof. Utilizes data analysis and metallurgical engineering practices to solve problems and develop solutions in support of manufacturing processes. Understand various industry standards and specifications. Assumes the Melting Operations Manager duties in his/her absence. Fosters, improves, maintains and offers guidance toward processes and strives for continuous improvements.

Requirements

identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
excellent organizational and communication skills
ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and functions
ability to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes
regular and predictable attendance
Bachelor's degree in a Materials Science or Metallurgy related field

Nice To Haves

steel/ferrous metals
carbon steel
castings
EAF melting operations
basic slag practice
heat treatment of steel
developing new metal grades

Responsibilities

Works with metallurgical and production staff to support the production processes on Furnace and Lab department-related topics.
Develops new metal grades, quotes new metal specs or processes, problem solving, failure analysis related to castings process or melting process.
Plan and conduct research to determine feasibility for New Product Introduction.
Provide technical support for other departments with metallurgical issues in support of the needs of the business, including failure analysis and reports.
Assists Welding Technician in establishing welding procedures and qualifications.
Oversee the technical aspect of metallurgical testing, metallographic sample preparation and analysis thereof.
Utilizes data analysis and metallurgical engineering practices to solve problems and develop solutions in support of manufacturing processes.
Understand various industry standards and specifications.
Assumes the Melting Operations Manager duties in his/her absence.
Fosters, improves, maintains and offers guidance toward processes and strives for continuous improvements.