Lab Metallurgist: Aluminum Materials & Analysis

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Lab Metallurgist in Columbus, Mississippi. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the metallurgical lab, overseeing procedures and scheduling, and supervising lab technicians.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in Metallurgical or Materials Science and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include promoting a safe work environment and interpreting data for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Metallurgical and Materials Science Engineering or Materials Science.
• Experience with reading and conveying technical specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple time dependent projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient lab operations.
• Oversee metallographic sample preparation and analysis.
• Generate failure analysis reports for production and customers.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

4 year degree in Metallurgical and Materials Science Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Optical microscope

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Laboratory calibration standards

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Lab Metallurgist in Columbus, Mississippi. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the metallurgical lab, overseeing procedures and scheduling, and supervising lab technicians.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in Metallurgical or Materials Science and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include promoting a safe work environment and interpreting data for quality assurance.