Plant Metallurgist - comm'l heat treat Seeking an experienced Process Metallurgist with expertise in Ion and Gas Nitriding, a surface hardening process for a wide variety of markets.
Qualifications:
Degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field 5+ years working for a commercial heat treat Knowledgeable in ISO9001 and/or NADCAP quality systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Calculate process variable necessary to achieve specifications by using historical run data and charts, case depth, as well as other appropriate information related to heat treatment
- Writes process instructions, where applicable, by determining process parameters required to achieve customer requirements
- Become proficient in Laboratory equipment and release procedures and help manage lab and backup Lab Technicians
- Creates graphics and directions for detailed work and lab aids
- Promotes continuous improvement by managing See Something Say Something program and Employee Continuous Improvement Program
- Work with CI Manager to host or cohost Continuous Improvement events and drive interest and activity
- Promote and execute quality specs, procedures and processing standards. Provide technical support to QA Coordinator to ensure process instructions comply with all quality and processing requirements
- Ensure shop floor understands, complies and are trained on specific processing and/or quality requirements
- Coordinates customer relations by investigating and reporting any complaints or problems to the Plant Manager, Materials & Process Manager and Quality Coordinator
- Complies with established quality procedures in the performance and documentation of work performed
