Metallurgical Lab Supervisor

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

The Metallurgical Laboratory Supervisor provides laboratory testing and product certification support to the mill operating departments. This person is responsible for ensuring safe work practices are in place and continually effective, that personnel are effectively and efficiently performing test sample preparation, testing and certification processes, and that maintenance activities performed to ensure the reliability of the laboratory service. The lab supervisor is expected to be able to manage the lab environment effectively within the guidelines of an annual operating budget.

Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.

• Leads a team of hourly lab technicians, metallographers and other technical staff, including scheduling, to achieve daily testing requirements and targets
• Ensures the lab processes is efficient, safe, reliable and provide accurate and repeatable test results through daily audits and review of test results
• Develop and routinely monitor key lab performance metrics related to testing rates, acceptance rates, sample backlog, delay rates, etc.
• Communicates in a timely manner non-conforming and/or suspected non-conforming materials to the QA and operations teams in a timely manner
• Manage/coordinate calibrations along with testing equipment and facility maintenance
• Train lab technicians to understand the requirements of new/revised procedures
• Identify opportunities for improvement and work with management on capital planning and execution of improvement projects
• Maintain the Quality Management System documentation as it pertains to laboratory testing requirements
• Perform weekly lab safety reviews and address any opportunities in a timely manner

Education and Experience

• Technical degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in a supervisory role required.
• Demonstrated experience of managing workforce in a material testing lab preferably in a unionized environment
• Possess knowledge of machining methods/practices standard sample preparation techniques and various destructive testing such as tensile, impact, Rockwell, and Brinell hardness testing
• Knowledge of mechanical testing standards such as ASTM A370 is a plus
• Background in ISO 9001 based Quality Management Systems is a plus
• Capable of using MS Office tools such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability in directing and motivating others, conflict management, and effective communication

$90,000 - $95,000

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!