Metallurgist

About the role

The metallurgist will be proficient in laboratory testing, including sample preparation and competent test execution. The role requires expertise in general lab procedures and specific procedures for which certification is held. Responsibilities include performing equipment preventative maintenance and maintaining lab cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on various products using equipment for which you are trained and certified.
• Read and understand instructions, procedures, routing sheets, and other required documentation.
• Follow instructions and procedures to ensure the quality of work.
• Process paperwork and ensure routing sheets are complete and accurate while maintaining product integrity.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other devices to verify product specifications.
• Apply mathematical skills to perform calculations necessary for lab tests.
• Articulate quality findings both verbally and in written reports.
• Assist in the heat treat process of products.
• Review each job inspected through the lab for verification.
• Read all tests and reports to ensure they meet customer requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or 5+ years of materials science work experience.
• Quality control and assurance experience.
• Aerospace experience.
• Microscope inspection and cross-section testing.
• Inspection tools usage and blueprint reading.
• Materials engineering and science knowledge.
• Metallurgy knowledge.
• Heat treat experience.
• Engineering and customer requirement blueprint reading.
• Microreading experience.
• Ability to test for cross-section, grain, flow of threads, head reading, and hardness.
• Aptitude for lab work and handling parts and machinery.
• Mathematical skills including basic math, algebra, and geometry.
• Basic reading skills of English for work orders, operating instructions, company policies, and safety rules.
• Experience in writing and detailing lab reports and reviewing for accuracy.
• Aerospace fastener experience is a plus.
• NDT experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The work will be conducted in the engineering quality lab, reporting within a team comprised of NDT specialists, quality analysts, and lab technicians. The position requires working the first shift from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. The work environment is stable with no layoffs, offering a clean manufacturing floor and opportunities for advancement within a growing department.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $90,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year.
• Health, dental, vision, and 401K.