Metallurgy Lab Clerk

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The Metallurgy Clerk supports the metallurgical and materials engineering team by performing administrative, data-entry, document control, and test-report coordination tasks related metal materials used in aerospace components. This role ensures accurate tracking of material certifications, test results, and quality documentation to maintain compliance with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).

• Maintain and organize metallurgical test reports, material certificates (MTRs), heat-treat records, and supplier documentation.
• Update and manage databases for material properties, test results, and conformance reports.
• Ensure all documents comply with aerospace standards and internal quality procedures.
• Assist in preparing documentation packages for customer audits, regulatory audits, and internal reviews.
• Enter metallurgical test data (hardness, tensile, chemical composition, microstructure evaluations, etc.) into quality systems or ERP/MRP software.
• Prepare summaries and reports for engineers, quality inspectors, and management.
• Track work orders, coupon testing schedules, and sample flow through lab processes.
• Coordinate the flow of material samples to and from heat‑treat, NDT, and metallurgical labs.
• Verify that materials received meet required specifications prior to processing.
• Assist engineers with retrieving samples, labeling specimens, and collecting basic measurements when needed (non‑technical tasks).
• Support compliance with AS9100, NADCAP (Heat Treating & Materials Testing), and customer‑specific requirements.
• Maintain traceability for all materials and test results using serial numbers, lot numbers, and heat numbers.
• Report discrepancies, missing documentation, or nonconforming materials to quality leadership.
• Ability to process purchase orders.

• Must have excellent mathematical, analytical, problem‑solving and organizing skills.
• Possess a strong technical aptitude along with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Computer savvy (Excel, etc.).
• Detail‑oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in PC programs, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in cross‑functional teams.

• 1‑2+ years of Leadership or Project Management experience preferred.
• 1‑2+ years of Customer Service experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Excellent analysis skills with attention to detail for data collection and record keeping.
• Strong math skills for data analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• Effective communication skills to document findings clearly and collaborate with research teams.

• College preferred

• Daily tasks may include using hands to handle materials and equipment, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating verbally.
• Occasional tasks may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 35 pounds may be required.
• Specific vision abilities, such as close vision and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus are needed.

• The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles and vibrations.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Shultz Steel LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that opportunities are provided without discrimination based on age, sex, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal anti‑discrimination laws.

For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $26.00 US Dollar (USD) hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter.

Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan.

Entry level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Aviation & Aerospace