U.S. Pipe

Metallurgist

Metallurgist
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LocationBirmingham, AL
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world.


What We Offer:

Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.


About the Role:

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking talent to join our Engineering Team as a Metallurgist. This position provides technical guidance to Operations in the areas of melting, casting and heat treatment for the production and processing of ductile iron pipe.


Specific 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.


Skills and Qualifications:

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.


Scope Data/Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The employee will be working in an office environment but will be walking through the plant on a regular basis exposing the employee to foundry operations.
The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
The employee will be required to perform the following actions regularly: standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting. The majority of the actions will be standing and walking.

U.S. Pipe is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. U.S. Pipe is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the U.S. Pipe Recruiting team at (866) 347-7473.

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