U.S. Pipe · 3 days ago
Metallurgist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expU.S. Pipe is a leader in providing quality water and wastewater products, and they are seeking a Metallurgist to join their Engineering Team. The role involves providing technical guidance in melting, casting, and heat treatment processes for ductile iron pipe production.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Involved in all phases of the iron melting, processing, holding and casting operations
Providing input on Alloy selection, raw material inspection, storage and usage, Refractory selection, application and use
Delivering iron having close temperature and chemical composition tolerances done at or below budgeted cost
Chemical analyses techniques and determining the proper metallic mix for melting and proper alloy additions
On all phases of the casting process including mold condition, machine condition, machine set-up, alloy additions and pipe handling
On all phases of the annealing process including temperature control, oven variables, and oven condition
Reviewing operating reports, evaluating cost data, the type and quantity of pipe produced, defectives, etc., to determine corrective actions needed
Works closely with Operations personnel to discuss problems and recommends solutions
Take corrective actions as required
Evaluates new alloys and materials; develops new processes and procedures as well as training on their use
Recommends and explains benefits of new technology to plant management for evaluation
Assists in Training on the Technical aspects of the processes in use
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
College graduate with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science or five to seven years' experience in the application of this knowledge to activities, such as supervision, safety, technical know-how and labor relations
Familiarity with coreless and channel electric melting processes
Experience in interpreting the metallography of the iron to determine compliance to process parameters and changes required, assess the quality of welds, and other issues that may arise
Possesses the ability to train the metallurgical aspects of the operations
The equivalent knowledge and training in order to provide a working knowledge of the regulations, practices, specifications and procedures concerned with the operations of the Company
Must have the ability to communicate with others in this technology
Must understand cost data, specifically related to the melting operation and in general to the plants as a whole
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
U.S. Pipe
U.S. Pipe is a manufacturer of ductile iron pipe products, fittings and joint restraints used in drinking water and wastewater systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-15Acquired
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