Metallurgical Engineer TS

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

• Paid non-working holidays
• Monthly, site-wide BBQs
• Up to 8% retirement contribution
• Annual bonus program
• 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
• Family-friendly, company-wide events

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Apply engineering knowledge to the unique set of technical circumstances at each customer location, including but not limited to evaluating customer sites, and reading, analyzing and interpreting data to develop recommendations for optimal utilization of Wagstaff supplied equipment. Substantial and extended international and domestic travel is required.

• Oversee and/or perform pre-sales technical site evaluations, installations and start-ups of Wagstaff supplied equipment, and troubleshooting of Wagstaff supplied equipment
• Provide advice, guidance and training to customers and Technical Service department personnel regarding the installation and operation of Wagstaff equipment and optimization of cast house operations unique to each installation
• Read, analyze and interpret molten metal quality data, and develop recommendations and/or adjustments based on that reading, analysis and interpretation to improve and optimize casting equipment and processes unique to each cast house
• Oversee and manage the installation of Wagstaff equipment at customers’ sites ensuring that site meets specifications and that equipment will operate efficiently and with maximum effectiveness
• Perform post-installation courtesy visits to review casting processes and advise customers regarding Wagstaff supplied equipment performance to achieve improved quality and yields
• Become a subject matter expert on at least one Wagstaff Casting Systems and the DC casting process i.e. Billet or ingot
• Domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
• Draft and/or review technical papers for publication or presentation at industry conferences
• Participate in research activities related to aluminum casting technologies
• Abide by company policies
• Assist in drafting and/or reviewing technical bulletins, procedures and manuals
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science, or equivalent experience required

• Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area
• Applies prescribed and/or standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks
• Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

• Runs a complete project or process of standard complexity
• Performs standard computations or analysis Exercises basic knowledge in Wagstaff Casting Systems and the DC casting process

• Assign tasks to and coordinate work with designers. Coordinate with other departments as necessary

• Receives close supervision on unusual or difficult problems, and general review of all aspects of work
• Must work independently, without supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment of standard products or projects

• Academic oral and technical writing skills
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignment. May occasionally lead the meetings

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually…