Metallurgy Technician

iWorkforce Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

iWorkforce Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a Metallurgical Process Support Specialist to translate customer requirements into internal metallurgical instructions, maintain the database, and author final compliance reports. You will ensure heat treatment and testing protocols meet customer specs and regulatory demands.

The role involves preparing metallurgical test requirements, administering the cut-up database, and generating detailed reports with Excel/Word while participating in investigations

Qualifications

• College or technical degree preferred in metallurgy or related field.
• Hands-on metallurgical testing and database management experience.
• Experience reviewing blueprints and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer orders, drawings, and specs into internal metallurgical instructions (heat treatment and testing).
• Prepare Metallurgical Test Requirements within the company database.
• Administer and maintain the internal cut-up database.
• Generate detailed cut-up reports using Excel and Word.
• Participate in failure investigations and drive continuous process improvements with data analysis.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Blueprint Reading

Oracle ERP

Analytical Software

Turbine Metallurgy

Detail-oriented

Education

College or Technical Degree

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Houston, TX 77095 (On-site)

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $37.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1st Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for translating customer requirements into internal metallurgical process instructions, maintaining records in the internal database, and authoring final compliance reports. The documentation produced in this role ensures that product is manufactured, tested, inspected, and certified in full accordance with customer requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review customer purchase orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to translate them into clear internal metallurgical instructions (e.g., heat treatment and testing protocols).
• Prepare Metallurgical Test Requirements within the company database.
• Administer and maintain the internal cut-up database.
• Generate detailed cut-up reports using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Participate in failure investigations and continuous process improvements by collecting data, analyzing trends, and compiling technical reports.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Computer Literacy: Strong general computer proficiency required.
• Technical Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and customer specifications required.
• Database & ERP Experience: Experience with Oracle Database and Oracle ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Analytical Software: Experience with Minitab, JMP, or similar SPC analysis tools is preferred.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with turbine engine metallurgical testing is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Must be highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education: College or Technical Degree preferred.
• Experience: Hands-on experience with metallurgical testing, database management, and technical document/blueprint review.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• Work Conditions: Primary office environment with routine interaction with the manufacturing floor and metallurgical testing laboratory.
• Travel: None required.

COMPLIANCE & EEO

• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Export Control / ITAR Requirement: This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including ITAR and EAR). To comply with these regulations, applicants may be required to be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) upon hire. Completion of a background check and/or drug screening may be required as a condition of employment, in accordance with local laws and client requirements.