Metallurgist — Aluminum Quality & Process Optimization

aametals; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

401(k) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off program

Paid Holidays

Uniform and safety shoe program

Job summary

Chance Aluminum, based in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Metallurgist to support quality, performance, and consistency of aluminum products in a manufacturing setting. You will work on alloy evaluation, process support, and troubleshooting across rolling, packing, and finishing operations with close collaboration with production and quality teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, process controls, and adherence to customer specifications and ISO 9001 standards to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metals-processing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of aluminum alloys, annealing, and metallurgical principles.
• Familiarity with material testing methods and laboratory equipment.
• Experience interpreting mechanical and chemical test results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot metallurgical and process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aluminum alloys to evaluate properties, performance, and suitability for application.
• Support rolling, packing, and finishing processes to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Investigate material defects, failures, and non-conformities; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Work with production teams to resolve day-to-day metallurgical and process-related issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
• Perform and interpret materials testing, including mechanical and chemical testing.
• Maintain accurate records of testing results, process data, and metallurgical analysis.
• Support quality initiatives, including scrap reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Assist with internal audits and quality system requirements, including ISO 9001.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to production, quality, and management teams.
• Create and optimize oven/annealing cycles based on alloy, temper, and product requirements.
• Provide technical support for alloy, temper, and processing decisions.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects related to product quality, yield, and process consistency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Metallurgical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy

Job description

Chance Aluminum, based in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Metallurgist to support quality, performance, and consistency of aluminum products in a manufacturing setting. You will work on alloy evaluation, process support, and troubleshooting across rolling, packing, and finishing operations with close collaboration with production and quality teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, process controls, and adherence to customer specifications and ISO 9001 standards to drive continuous