Metallurgical Release Technician I/II

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Purpose --------

This role uses comprehensive knowledge of Gambrinus Metallurgical Lab testing methods to support sample testing, final metallurgical review, and the release and certification of customer orders. Responsibilities include assembling and verifying test data for compliance, as well as supporting or managing quality systems activities. The position interacts regularly with corporate quality teams, metallurgical quality assurance, external auditors, and third-party vendors. This position will also be the fill-in-supervisor to cover periodically for vacations, holidays, and/or weekends.

The metallurgical lab supervisor is responsible for in process, final approval, and timely metallurgical release of customer orders for the business.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Interpret customer testing requirements, ensure all laboratory testing meets industry and customer specifications, identify non-conforming results, and manage the metallurgical release of products using business and data systems (LIMS, certification systems, thermal treat databases, intranet tools).
• Prepare accurate metallurgical certifications by reviewing heat and product test data, confirming compliance, and incorporating customer requirements prior to shipment.
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, record, and report metallographic technical data.
• Familiarize and understand industry and customer technical specifications for standard nonmetallic inclusion ratings, different kinds of grain size, microstructure types, and decarburization.
• Recognize and report out of tolerance conditions.
• Reports of sample test results and their conformance to technical specification must be complete and accurate to facilitate the metallurgical release of associated orders.
• Coordinate outsourced testing when internal capacity is limited, including communicating with external labs, obtaining quotes, submitting purchase requests, and managing sample logistics.
• Support and maintain quality systems in alignment with internal and external standards (ASTM, ASM, ISO17025, ISO9001), including updating procedures, maintaining training records, scheduling maintenance and calibrations, and participating in audits.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, accuracy, testing capabilities, productivity, cost efficiency, and support capital and CI projects across the lab.

Technical Skills ----------------

• Quick learner with strong initiative and process improvement mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for data analysis, documentation, and reporting
• Effective communicator with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with accurate record keeping and data analysis abilities
• Familiar with OSHA and EPA regulations
• Strong project management skills, including prioritization, time management, and decision making
• Technical knowledge of steel manufacturing, metallurgical testing, and related quality control concepts preferred

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in quality documentation, statistical analysis, manufacturing, laboratory work, or related preferred.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in quality documentation, statistical analysis, manufacturing, laboratory work, or related preferred.
• Associate degree in a technical or related field with 2 years of experience in quality documentation, statistical analysis, manufacturing, laboratory work, or related preferred.
• Bachelor degree in a technical or related field with experience in quality documentation, statistical analysis, manufacturing, laboratory work, or related preferred.

Company Policy --------------

The company prohibits harassment or discrimination against any employee on the basis of any status protected by law, including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, sex or veteran status.