Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets.
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
Purpose & Scope: This position provides laboratory and analytical support for activities within the Quality & Labs organization. The activities are focused on quality improvements, continuous improvement, customer qualifications & support, and cost savings. In accordance, this position will apply sample preparation procedures and perform evaluations using materials testing and characterization equipment to effectively gather, collate, analyze, and report pertinent data.
Responsibilities:
Analyze data and identify trends from the automated scanning electron microscope-based image analysis system and immersion ultrasonic testing to characterize the micro- and macro-cleanness of steel and other metals. Track samples, load and unload the equipment, set test parameters, download data, complete the required data analysis and produce reports of results, as needed.
Use independent judgment to determine and set equipment calibration and operating variables, download data, complete the required data analysis and produce reports of results. Ensure equipment is in safe and proper working condition, schedule preventative maintenance, adjust machine variables as necessary, and notify appropriate personnel when equipment needs outside maintenance or safety improvements. Work with vendors to apply all equipment upgrades to maintain capability and for continuous improvement.
Provide support by sectioning and polishing various samples for cleanness testing, investigative, or other analytical work based on guidance and instruction from senior professionals or lab management. Activities include, but not limited to, abrasive and band saw operation, grinding, mounting, polishing, chemical analysis, hardness and micro-hardness testing, acid etching, microstructural interpretation.
Identify and direct the purchase of consumable items as required for operations while maintaining right size inventory. Identify capital needs required to maintain and/or improve the capabilities.
Maintain the laboratories quality and data recording systems to meet and satisfy requirements of internal and external (eg ISO16949, ISO9001, ISO17025) systems.
Maintains good housekeeping, a safe work environment, and safe work practices.
Mechanical testing of materials: Hardness, tensile and impact testing.
Non-destructive testing of materials (hand ultrasonic testing & magnetic particle inspection).
Metallurgical sample sectioning, preparation, and analysis: Safe, effective operation of band saws and/or abrasive cut-offs for extracting samples from larger components, grinding machines for steel sample preparation, rough and finish polishing (both manual and automated methods), acid etching, and microscopy/photography.
Attention to detail.
Aptitude in computer use for writing investigation reports and accessing data (MS Office suite).
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, e-mail, etc.)
Organization skills.
Team skills but can also work independently across many tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
Associate's degree in engineering, engineering tech, or related science with at least 2 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering tech, or related science.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent with at least 7 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
Associate's degree in engineering, engineering tech, or related science with at least 4 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering tech, or related science with at least 2 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
