Metallurgist

Location: Quarryville

Metallurgist

Location:

897 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566

Work Hours:

5:00am - 1:30pm - Mon - Fri

Competitive Compensation:

Buck Company LLC is looking for a Metallurgist to join our team in Quarryville, PA! As a Metallurgist, you will play a critical role in analyzing and improving material chemistry to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about materials science and engineering to contribute to cutting-edge projects involving the development, testing, and optimization of metals and alloys.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in metallurgy principles, excellent analytical abilities, and experience working with various metal fabrication and treatment processes. You will collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and quality assurance specialists to develop innovative solutions that enhance product strength, durability, and resistance to wear and corrosion. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting failure analyses, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

If you are eager to apply your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Metallurgist opportunity today!

Who We Are: Buck Company, nestled in the heart of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, is a family-owned foundry dedicated to melding tradition with precision. For decades, we've been crafting high-quality metal castings and components that serve industries from architectural design to industrial machinery. Our skilled team takes pride in hands-on workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment, and an unwavering commitment to integrity-delivering products built to last and service rooted in trust.

At Buck Company, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct metallurgical analysis of metals and alloys using various testing and characterization techniques.
• Develop and optimize metal processing methods including casting and heat treatment.
• Perform failure analysis to identify causes of material defects or performance issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement material improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, reports, and material specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocols.
• Research and recommend new materials or technologies to enhance product performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues related to metal materials and processes.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Proven experience working as a Metallurgist or in a similar role within manufacturing or materials testing environments.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy principles, heat treatment processes, and material properties.
• Proficiency in using metallurgical laboratory equipment and testing methods such as microscopy, spectrometry, and hardness testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and material specifications.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and prepare detailed reports.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, ISO, and relevant safety protocols.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena;

mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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