What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgist position at Superior Aluminum Alloys?
Subsidiary: Vulcan Steel Products Overview:
Certify product lots to industry standards (ASTM, ASME, ISO, etc.) and customer specification based on test results and applicable processing parameters.
Responsibilities:- Evaluate standards and specifications and promptly respond to inquiries.
- Process incoming raw material certificate data.
- Verify accuracy and completion of internal and external tensile, hardness, and Charpy impact test results and other applicable information.
- Identify, alert, and resolve incorrect or missing report data.
- Assist with metallographic sample preparation and evaluation using light microscopy.
- Contribute to troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration/ verifications (as applicable) of the material testing lab's sample preparation and testing equipment.
- Maintain the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
- Active involvement in the company's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 system including internal audits, required document revision and development, equipment verification/calibration, and other applicable tasks as necessary.
- Aid Operations and Quality in troubleshooting and identifying root cause(s) of material quality issues and/or test failures.
- Prior experience working in material testing lab, prior experience with CNC equipment, ERP systems, Quality Assurance, product certifications, and/or different grades or types of steel is required.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Ability to identify, extract, and accurately enter required data from different types of material certificates.
- Clear communication skills, verbal and written.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- BS in Metallurgical Engineering is preferred.
- Experience with implementing and/or maintaining ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 systems.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.