What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgist NET33 position at Metro Assoc.?
Metallurgist
Location: Beckley, WV
Lead Metallurgical Lab Operations – Carbide Expertise Required
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Relocation Assistance Available:
Yes – Relocation Support Provided
Position Responsibilities
- Lead laboratory operations and provide metallurgical expertise with a focus on tungsten carbide processes.
- Support the company’s quality management system through knowledgeable application of ISO processes and ASTM specifications.
- Assist operations with technical guidance for manufacturing changes, product quality improvements, and new equipment capability evaluations.
- Collaborate with purchasing teams on raw material requirements, supplier development, and incoming material reviews.
- Provide technical support to the sales team, including customer complaint resolution, product evaluations, and bid support.
- Design components with technical advisement on the suitability of metals for various applications.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product deviations.
- Provide technical leadership for new product testing using destructive and non-destructive techniques.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment, testing protocols, and documentation control.
- Maintain strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and drive initiatives to completion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, or a related Engineering field.
- Minimum of 10 years of material science or metallurgical experience.
- Experience in tungsten cobalt powder formulation, pressing, and sintering processes.
- HIP sintering experience is a plus.
- Experience in wear tool design and carbide brazing processes.
- Knowledge of cutting tools and their applications is a plus.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and applicable quality management system software.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive quality initiatives.
- Must have Carbide experience
Compensation
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
- 12% 401(k) Match
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low deductibles and wellness credits.
- Free concierge primary care and telemedicine services.
- Voluntary dental and vision plans.
- Basic life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with up to 12% company match.
Confidentiality Note: All candidate inquiries will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $128,604.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
- What type of compensation is desired for a new position?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Recent Material Science or Metallurgical: 10 years (Required)
- Tungsten Cobalt Powder Formulation, Pressing, and Sintering: 1 year (Required)
- Recent Wear Tool Design: 1 year (Required)
- Recent Carbide Brazing Processes: 1 year (Required)
- Recent Metallurgist: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Beckley, WV 25802 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Beckley, WV 25802: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $128,604
