Metallurgist

LEWIS PUMPS is a manufacturer of centrifugal pumps for the chemicals industry located in Crestwood, Missouri. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We are currently seeking a METALLURGIST. Please send resume to lewispumps for consideration.
POSITION TITLE: METALLURGIST
REPORTS TO: Engineering Director
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform duties required to develop and administer new and existing material: prepare customer quotations for company products; provide metallurgical support to department managers; develop new corrosion resistant alloys; perform related metallurgist activities; perform other duties as directed.
Knowledge Required: Broad knowledge of discipline such as metallurgy. Equivalent to a complete college or university education.
Experience Required: 6-7 years
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Prepare customer quotations for company products
Review and evaluate customer engineering specifications
Select equipment to provide the maximum operating efficiency and minimum price
Determine product costs for existing and specialized products
Prepare quotations for customer
Provide additional information and follow-up support to customers
Provide metallurgical support to Department Managers
Review customer material specifications for the Sales Department and recommend materials for non-standard applications to ensure workability
Evaluate new foundry sources and establish material specifications
Provide metallurgical support to foundry sources
Conduct review and analysis of defective components
Review suppliers’ certifications and repair procedures to ensure quality assurance
Review manufacturing and equipment problems and recommend correction procedures to Manufacturing Department
Develop new corrosion resistant alloys
Design chemical analysis to provide maximum corrosion resistance for a given environment, utilizing literature and manufacturing data and experience
Conduct research to develop and improve metals and alloys
Perform material testing to establish heat treatment procedures
Perform laboratory testing such as corrosion, hardness, and metallographic inspection
Interpret test results
Prepare patent applications and assist patent attorney.
Perform related Metallurgist activities
Establish and conduct training programs to comply with OSHA regulations
Prepare EPA – Toxic Release Inventory report to remain in compliance with government regulations
Prepare various reports as required
Use customer specifications, computer, quotes and price book
Maintain ISO-14001 Environmental and OHSAS-18001 Health & Safety Systems
Perform other duties as directed: the above list of primary duties is not exhaustive. It only defines some of the main responsibilities. An employee may be required to perform additional tasks not listed above.

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