Metallurgist - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

8d•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Metallurgist will support the Laboratory/Technical Department in checking the metallurgical quality of products, determine solutions to metallurgical process/field problems and implement these solutions economically, timely and safely, and be a key member on APP teams that are developing, evaluating and improving products and processes

Requirements

Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field (i.e. Materials Engineering)
1 - 5 years working in a metallurgical plant experience working with heat-treatable aluminum alloys in a production environment
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or shop floor quality management system experience.
Fast and continuous learning skills to become highly knowledgeable in aluminum alloy microstructures, heat treating processes and destructive and non-destructive testing.
Self-starter, self-managed and strong time management skills.
Strong teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of the aluminum heat treat processing.
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, Six Sigma Processes and/or QS9000 systems, as well as knowledge of quality techniques, such as FMEA, PPAP, and APQP.
Knowledge of product requirements from commercial and aerospace customers.
Strong familiarity with destructive and non-destructive testing.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

CAD/Solid Works experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Metallurgical support on product quality and customer quality concerns.
Analyze test data and develop rework instructions for product failing to meet metallurgical requirements.
Assist in resolution of issues with outside metallurgical labs and processors.
Assist in resolution of issues with raw material suppliers.
Interpret customer and industry specifications.
Increase Metallurgical understanding of processes.
Process development.
Work with the heat treat department to troubleshoot and expedite product movement.
Statistical analysis of process parameters.
Function in a Team environment.
Evaluate and bring to management's attention new materials, processes or modifications of current process that will maintain the desired quality while reducing the total cost of the product.
Support manufacturing in the processing of forgings through all operations.
Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.
Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
Support the Plant quality system goals / improvements & productivity goals / improvements within the scope of the job.

Benefits

On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program.
Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
Generous Vacation Time
9 Paid Holidays
Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
Sick Time
Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
401k (Company matches up to 4%)
ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
Tuition reimbursement