Assistant Metallurgist

Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct materials testing using various methods that meet customer specifications for production evaluation of iron components.
- Have a basic understanding of the concepts, practices, procedures and testing equipment in the metallurgical lab.
- Perform evaluation of test results and report information to the Production Manager.
- Complete testing assignments in accordance with instructions and record results.
- Collect and store all test data as required. Prepare clearly written lab reports.
- Ensure testing and reports are completed by the established deadlines.
- Issue material certificates for components approval and dispatching.
- Verify the assigned testing equipment has been calibrated. Arrange calibration with outside vendors when needed.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot testing errors when encountered.
- Maintain equipment, machinery, and components. Identify machines or parts that need to be replaced. Notify the Production Manager of any machine issues.
- Conduct defect analysis on defective components/ out of specification part analysis on parts produced out of specification and timeously issue metallurgical report.
- Comply with all safety rules and regulations. Follow the safety manual guidelines and discuss any perceived job hazards with the Production Manager and SHE officer before issues arise.
- Comply with all quality management system requirements
- Oversee Spectro operators and machinery and report any issues to the Production Manager.
Stand in for the Production Manager when absent; this includes overseeing the metallurgical laboratory and attending required meetings.
- Any other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time.