Metallurgist

Job description Position Summary The position encompasses the technical detail of steel and steel making, as well as the communication and use of knowledge to drive the Eaton Steel businesses in a strategic and ethical direction. The position includes laboratory involvement including metallurgical testing, failure analysis and guidance. The position includes involvement in each department as it relates to specifications, metallurgical detail, and steel making expertise. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performs metallurgical testing including but not limited to grain size, microstructure, macro-etching, inclusion rating, decarburization, graphite rating, and failure analysis/investigation. Uses and maintains the optical microscopes, scanning electron microscope, microhardness tester, mounting and polishing equipment hardness testers, tensile testers, Charpy impact tester, and acid etchants. Writes laboratory reports with technical opinions on metallurgical testing. Reads and interprets tensile, hardness, and chemistry data (including raw graphical data) to validate material properties and characteristics as well as the testing used to gather data. Develops metallurgical testing to common industry standards to generate business cases and lab expansion. Reviews and determines conformance to ASTM, SAE, and ISO standards for laboratory testing. Provides guidance for laboratory technicians as it relates to the technical aspect of material testing. Provides technical guidance and support to customers as it relates to product, process, and specifications for steel bar. Gives disposition of material for metallurgical based non-conformance and provides possible alternative resolution to salvage/use material. Maintains and actively seeks industry knowledge of metallurgical processes including steel making, heat treating, cold finishing, surface treating, and non-destructive testing. Reviews and determines product/process conformance to customer specifications, as well as ASTM, SAE, MIL, AMS, API, and ISO/DIN standards. Develops grade standards and heat treat standards, as well as process routings and communicates them to the correct department for proper use. Reviews and approves part specifications and certification changes based on specification knowledge. Maintain vendor and customer relationships with technical departments. Aids with quality claim resolution when technical detail is required to make a judgment. Authorities Non-management position. Communication with customers.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering from an ABET accredited university Company Description Truck Fall Prevention was established to develop a system that helps prevent drivers and workers from falling from open deck trailers and suffering severe or life-threatening injuries. The company manufactures and supplies the Truck Fall Prevention System to many of the largest companies in the United States. The system is lightweight, portable, and designed for quick installation by a single person. It can be rapidly set up and removed from the ground or left in place for permanent use. The system is used on walking surfaces and open deck trailers at construction sites, warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. The Truck Fall Prevention System meets all OSHA fall protection standards and is DOT compliant.