*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time). ***

Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine spanets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.

Position Summary:

The Metallurgist performs evaluations of various aerospace materials. These evaluations will be done utilizing optical microscopy and computerize image analysis techniques to determine conformance with prime contractor material specifications.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time). ***

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Examine metallographic samples of various aerospace materials such as Titanium, Steel, Aluminum and Nickel alloys per established procedures.
• Capable of utilizing Optical Microscopy to perform detailed metallographic evaluations of microstructure.
• Use both foundry techniques and technical software to complete job duties.
• Analyze a wide range of metal characteristics such as grain size and structure, presence and types of intermetallic compounds, defects related to manufacturing in accordance with client specifications and requirements.
• Capable of performing micro examination / grain size mapping per customers’ specifications.
• Capable of understanding and interpreting complex aerospace material specifications.
• Fully proficient on metallurgy matters related to all test specimens in our laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Attention to detail and ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and use of good judgement. Ability to perform and follow work procedures.
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Attitude of 100 compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Engineering or related field required.
• Masters degree in Material Science, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.
• 1+ years’ work experience as a Metallurgist.
• Experience supporting NADCAP and ISO 17025 standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time). ***