Description

JOB TITLE:  Plant Metallurgist (Full Time)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Plant Metallurgist performs a variety of duties that include reviewing customer specifications, analyzing products, and assuring control of the production processes compliance with quality system requirements. This position is responsible for performing metallurgical investigations to eliminate quality defects, make improvements in plant recovery and reduce major losses. The Plant Metallurgist will focus on quality and cost control by way of ensuring that raw material and finished good meet specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ration and magnetic properties. Following testing and evaluation, the Plant Metallurgist will prepare a written report for all failure analyses. Various instruments to determine hardness and evaluate process will be utilized.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Reports to Technical Services Manager

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires full range of body motion to include: constant lifting, kneeling, pushing, climbing, stooping, squatting, reaching out, around & overhead.
• When the Plant Metallurgist is assigned to assist a work center, they may, during the majority of the 8-hour work shift, be required to bend and twist slightly forward at the waist to manually roll, push, and pull approximately 50-100 tubes weighing 25 – 250 lbs. each onto a processing table. Plant Metallurgist will use a manual micrometer (measuring instrument) to verify Outside Diameter (OD), Inside Diameter (ID) of tubing, and wall thickness dimensions to customer requirements. When using a micrometer, the Plant Metallurgist will use fingers to constantly manipulate the barrel of the micrometer with some wrist motion of twisting and turning. Plant Metallurgist also performs a visual inspection of each tube for defects.
• During an 8-hour shift, the Plant Metallurgist will spend a time on the production floor, in their office and in the lab. This would require them to be on their feet constantly while wearing steel-toed work shoes. The Plant Metallurgist will walk an average of 1.0-1.5 miles and/or constantly stand on metal platform or concrete floors. The ability to maintain one's balance while performing the required work tasks is essential.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires frequent unassisted lifting of a variety of objects from various positions, which range in weight from 5 to 50 pounds with an average weight of 5-36 pounds.
• The physical demands of a Plant Metallurgist will increase when required to fill-in, assist, and or train new personnel by performing a production operator’s job.

• This job is fast paced and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and stress is essential. Some stress maybe related to their job requirements of reporting to management any non-conforming processes in the manufacturing of tubing, or failure to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s) by production operators. Written reports on failure analysis may be required within tight time frames. The Plant Metallurgist must conduct themselves in a professional, mature, responsible manner at all times.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Plant Metallurgist will regularly divide his/her time between an indoor office environment and the manufacturing areas of the facility.
• The office environment is typically temperature controlled and clean, with normal air contaminants, such as dust, typically found in an office environment.

• The indoor, manufacturing environment has regular exposure to loud and prolonged noise. Noise exposure is constant, which includes the noise of machinery and overhead cranes. Noise exposure also includes frequent and extremely loud clanging sounds caused from metal tubing banging against each other during processing.
• The Plant Metallurgist may spend large amounts of time performing testing operations in the laboratory.
• Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include noise/hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields and steel toed work shoes.
• Employees work 8-hour shifts experiencing regular exposure to hot temperatures of 95° F to 110° F in the summer due to the combination of the actual outside temperature and heat from the processes inside the facility.
• Employees are also exposed to cold temperatures, which is dependent on the actual outside temperature.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs advanced metallographic examinations
• Performs failure analyses on internal and external failures
• Facilitates material/process related (external) claims
• Facilitates or assists in the Corrective Actions for (external) claims
• Supervises special projects
• Provides support to Tech. Services and OEM development departments
• Provides technical support for Weld Mills, Cold Draw, and Finishing
• Determines lab equipment needs
• Maintains metallographic and imaging equipment
• Performs mechanical, chemistry, and heat treatment testing

• Webco has determined this position involves safety-sensitive job duties and will be considered a safety-sensitive position for purpose of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (“The Unity Bill.”) effective August 29^th, 2019.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1) Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to deal with stress and get along with co-workers and supervisors. Ability to read and speak English is preferred. Mathematical skills equivalent to high school level required. Math skills must include the ability to do decimals, fractions, and averages. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers. Proficient in the use of a variety of measuring instruments, including micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, and tape measures. Regular attendance at work, required training and meeting(s) is an essential job function. Must have leadership skills, high level of personal integrity and willingness to indicate when policies and procedures are not followed or not followed properly.

• Must have excellent organization and planning skills and the ability to think ahead and plan.
• Working knowledge of TS 16949.
• Skillful troubleshooter with analytical mind and strong technical and mechanical aptitude. 

2) Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Metallurgy or Materials required. Master’s Preferred.

3) Experience: Previous manufacturing experience in inspection, production, and trouble shooting techniques. Experience with NDT equipment and measuring instruments is a plus. Experience in chemical testing, chemical requirements and grades of steel would be beneficial.

4) Equipment: After training, must be able to operate and read measuring instruments (micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, and tape measures); setup and operate NDT equipment, including Eddy Current and Ultra Sonic equipment; operate tensile and hardness testing equipment.

NOTE: MEETING THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING HOURS ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR ALL QUALITY ASSURANCE EMPLOYEES.

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