Summary
Responsible for working in conjunction with the Melting Operations Manager and the Director of Operations to monitor, maintain, measure, and manage the metallurgical needs of Harrison Steel Castings Company by performing various duties personally and in support of the organizations Mission and Vision Statements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Works with metallurgical and production staff to support the production processes on Furnace and Lab department-related topics. • Develops new metal grades, quotes, new metal specs, or processes, and problem-solving failure analysis related to castings and melting processes. • Plans and conducts research to determine feasibility for New Product Introduction. • Provides technical support for other departments with metallurgical issues in support of the needs of the business, including failure analysis and reports. • Assists Welding Technician in establishing welding procedures and qualifications. • Oversees the technical aspect of metallurgical testing, metallographic sample preparation, and analysis thereof. • Utilizes data analysis and metallurgical engineering practices to solve problems and develop solutions in support of manufacturing processes. • Understands various industry standards and specifications. • Assumes the Melting Operations Manager duties in his/her absence. • Fosters, improves, maintains, and offers guidance toward processes and strives for continuous improvements.
Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness • Exhibits excellent organizational and communication skills • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and functions • Ability to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes • Regular and predictable attendance
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in a Materials Science or Metallurgy related field. Preferred education and/or experience in the following areas:
• Steelferrous metals • Carbon steel castings • EAF melting operations • Basic slag practice • Heat treatment of steel • Developing new metal grades
About Harrison Steel
Harrison Steel is a family-owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12500 pounds net casting weight for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas.
Harrison Steel is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland, with approximately 3200 residents calling it home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana, or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.
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