Who We Are:

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
Family. We are family.
Spirit.We can do this.
Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty.
Vision.We create opportunity.
Rigor.We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance.

General Summary:

Will manage and oversee the sand and metallurgical labs which will include establishing procedures, maintaining calibration of equipment, and training personnel.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs microstructure analysis on regular basis for data collection, problem resolution, and for determining allowable ranges.
Provides technical support in determining chemistry ranges, inoculation procedures, temperatures, etc.
Work closely with manufacturing and engineering regarding defect analysis and process improvements.
Work with vendors in selecting proper materials and exploring alternative methods and procedures.
Will be required to maintain records to meet ISO/ IATF16949 requirements.
Be involved with the procurement and purchasing of raw materials used in the foundry operation.
Coordinate customer material certification and verification reporting and sign off on all required documentation.
Provide input for calibration and assess performance of all measuring devices for chemistry and temperature.
Review and revise lab procedures if necessary (e.g. frequency of testing, initiation of action plans to replace or upgrade the Spectrometer, Carbon / Sulfur Analyzer, and other metallurgical equipment.
Supervise the current sample preparation and cataloging procedure for microanalysis. Implement any needed changes as they become apparent. Maintain records and sample archives.
Participate in advanced quality planning.
Work with all departments to improve quality, reduce costs and help develop new markets.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of chemical analysis methods.
Knowledge and ability to utilize a PC and related software

Working Conditions

The Metallurgist will reside in the office and on the production floor. Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and on their feet 50% on the production floor.
Must be able to move about inside the office and in the plant.
This position will operate a computer and other machinery in the plant.
Must be able to frequently communicate with employees and other individuals in person and telephone.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Engineering degree, preferably in the materials sciences.
At least two years metallurgical experience in said areas.
Exposure to/understanding of ISO/ IATF16949 requirements.

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