Metallurgical Engineer

Position Location: 200 Travis Ln Waukesha WI 53189

Position Hours: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday. Flexible start and end times based on operational needs.

Position Salary: $70000 - $80000 per year

Salaries are based on a number of factors including the skills and experience of the candidates. It is common to be hired at the lower to middle end of a salary range and while it is possible to be hired at the higher end it often requires unique circumstances such as proven expertise.

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) - Company matched 50% on the 1st 4%.
• Paid Time Off - Accrued annually with 80 hours for the first year of service
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to employee
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans at no cost to the employee
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in ThermTechs Insurance
• ThermTech provides the opportunity to earn enough HSA funds to offset the deductible of health insurance when employee and spouse (if applicable) have a yearly physical with ThermTechs On-Site Clinic and participate in the Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee assistance program: Confidential 24/7 support and short-term counseling
• Tuition reimbursement / Professional development assistance.
• Other: On-site Clinic services (On-demand Urgent and Primary Care Virtual Video Visits Chiropractic Care and Health Coaching) available to all employees and their family at no additional costs even if they are not covered by ThermTechs health insurance.
• Discounted Standard Process supplements.
• Free Uniforms Safety Equipment and Employee recognition (PIN) program

Job Description:

The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for collaborating with all other Quality functions providing resources and assistance throughout the operation and performing assigned laboratory activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for any laboratory activity assigned
• Responsible for creating lab reports
• Cross train with Mechanical Testing Manager and Lab Technical Director
• Assist in managing the labs demands to complete all lab work in a timely manner
• Perform metallurgical evaluations to determine the microstructure and case depth of heat-treated samples
• Document lab results in Bluestreak Midwest Metallurgical Laboratories (MML) in-house operating system
• Perform various other metallurgical evaluations including but not limited to spectroscopy grain flow and grain size.
• Section and prepare samples for evaluation
• Perform micro-hardness testing
• Document and interpret photographs of sample microstructures
• Perform basic maintenance on all lab equipment
• Perform verification activities on equipment as required
• Monitor & maintain lab supplies
• Verify tags are accurate and complete
• Maintain sample archive
• Prepare items for transfer between various work centers
• Generate fill out and assist in the investigation of non-conformances
• Ensure lab organization & cleanliness

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S. a lawful permanent resident a non-resident authorized to work in the U.S. without ThermTech sponsorship). ThermTech does not sponsor visas either at time of hire or at any later time.
• This position must satisfy ITAR (DSP-5) compliance requirements; therefore candidates must be a lawful permanent resident 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a protected individual 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Employment of Foreign Persons(s) 22 CFR 120.63 will be contingent on receiving the DSP-5 license from the US State Department.
• All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test and background check.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift including weekends.
• May be required to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification

College degree in:

• Metallurgy or materials engineering is required

Experience

• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Heat treating experience preferred

Soft Skills

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Self-motivated
• Able to work collaboratively with others

Hard Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Safety-focused mindset
• English reading proficiency
• Safety and customer focused mindset

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods in a non-climate controlled industrial environment
• Ability to bend pull stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Capable of lifting and carrying at least 25-pound objects throughout shift
• Must be exposed to heat fumes noise humidity etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read write and communicate in the English language.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform fundamental mathematical skills and concepts (e.g. addition subtraction multiplication division fractions decimals percentages and the basics of algebra and geometry).
• Visual acuity to read documents computer screens files etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

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