Metallurgist:
On behalf of our manufacturing client, Procom is searching for a Metallurgist for a permanent role. This position is onsite at our client’s Waukesha, Wisconsin office.
Metallurgist - Job Description:
The Metallurgist supports the goal of producing high-quality castings that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role involves alloy specification, melt support, heat treatment guidance, and metallurgical analysis to ensure timely and safe manufacturing.
Metallurgist - Responsibilities:
- Specify material and heat treatment procedures for customer quotations and new production orders.
- Prepare and revise material change documents for new alloys to support costing and melting operations.
- Support development and maintenance of raw material specifications and melting procedures.
- Assist melting supervisors with melt analysis questions and cross-application of alloys.
- Review daily chemistry results of heats poured on third shift to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
- Develop new alloys or improve existing alloys to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements.
- Process daily orders to ensure correct alloy selection and heat treatment requirements.
- Analyze returned parts for metallurgical causes related to performance issues such as service life, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and other properties.
- Advise current and prospective customers on alloys produced, with a particular emphasis on anti-galling alloys.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding alloy performance attributes including strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and occasionally pricing considerations.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASTM, ISO, ASME, SAE, etc.)
- Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Assist with supplier qualification and material audits as needed.
Metallurgist - Mandatory Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant metallurgical or foundry experience.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and professional growth.
- Positive attitude with a broad comfort zone working across departments and in a manufacturing environment.
Metallurgist – Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM software.
- Basic understanding of GD&T.
Metallurgist – Assignment Length:
This is a permanent position.
Metallurgist - Start Date:
ASAP.
Metallurgist - Assignment Location:
Waukesha, Wisconsin, onsite.