Plant Metallurgist

Published Job SummaryFull time-Direct hire- Client near Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking an experienced Process Metallurgist with steel melting background. Candidate must have at least 5 years of manufactuirng experience, bachelors degree related to metallurgy and willing to work inside a Manufacturing setting. Full benefits, bonus, base salary and 401 K.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of self and others by diligently adhering to safe work practices and procedures.

· Primary responsibility is to melt processes but secondary is to all Metal processes and products.

· Identify fundamental drivers of melt quality and implement improvements as necessary.

· Assess process variability and eliminate sources of special cause variation in our existing manufacturing practices.

· Utilize statistical methods to lead specific optimization trials through the defining of key variables.

· Perform analysis of process and performance data. Use analytical methods to assess melt quality.

· Research and propose changes to existing processes and procedures to drive major improvements in productivity and quality.

· Identify and demonstrate alternate applications of new technologies to high-impact products/processes.

· Assist production engineers in troubleshooting day-to-day production problems.

· Work with production engineers to manage the seamless implementation of new process operating conditions and procedures.

· Develop partnership with operations personnel for effective communication & continuous improvement.

· Other duties as assigned.

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The essential functions of this job include:

• standing consistently for up to 4 hours per day
• non-temperature controlled environment
• steel toe shoes required

Qualifications

Skills

• Metallurgy ( 5 years required)
• Continuous Improvement ( 5 years required)
• Steel ( 5 years preferred)

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 year(s)