091 - Quality - Metallurgist

Does the excitement of joining a growing company who is already a leader in the marketplace appeal to you? Do you have the skills and knowledge to identify the physical properties of aluminum products, create solutions, and inspire quality in our processes? If so, consider applying for this Metallurgist position with Taber Extrusions, LLC. Since 1973, Taber Extrusions has been a leading manufacturer of aluminum extrusion-based products for OEMs in markets ranging from Military, Department of Defense, Aircraft/Aerospace, Marine/Shipbuilder, Boat Docks, Platforms, Decking, Motor Housing, Electronics, Heat Sinks, Automotive, Rail, and Structural Components.  Taber is headquartered in Russellville, Arkansas and operates two manufacturing sites in Russellville and one manufacturing site located in Gulfport, Mississippi.  The Company is segmented into five operating units; Extrusion, Cast House, Fabrication, Friction Stir Welding and Micro Extrusion.  Taber has continued to make ongoing investments in their value-added capabilities by recently expanding their Russellville facility to house their new friction stir welder. Currently, Taber is seeking a Metallurgist to join our Team.  At Taber the Metallurgist is vital to the success of our organization. As a direct link to our quality and operations groups, you will support the Taber organization regarding the composition and properties of our products, offering solutions and new opportunities for our stakeholders. Job Title: Metallurgist Reports to:   Department Name: Quality Department #:   Location: Russellville Creation Date: 11/7/2023 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Salary Exempt Revision Date:   Job Summary Responsible for providing metallurgical support Aluminum extrusion and machining operations.  As well as providing analytical support to the quality and manufacturing operations regarding composition and properties of extruded aluminum throughout the operation. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical/metallurgical support to plant, internal sales group, external sales group, and end customer (direct and end user) personnel as required. Act as principal liaison between customer and plant on quality and technical issues. Develop and implement metallurgical practices as necessary to support efforts in product development, quality, and recovery to achieve and surpass metallurgical KPIs. Provide quality assurance support. Disposition MRB, claims, discrepant shipments, etc., as necessary in order to sustain "Best in Class" levels of quality and promote customer satisfaction. Maintain customer and industry specifications. Ensure correct practices, sampling, testing, etc. are associated with each specification. Review incoming specifications for acceptability and communicate any exceptions to customers. Prepare required operational reports and guidelines. Manage metallurgical processes and projects. Assist in the development, review, and implementation of operating procedures. Education and Experience: An undergraduate degree in metallurgy or materials science is required. Advanced Degree preferred. 5 years relevant experience in the aluminum or related (e.g., aerospace) industry (10+ years preferred). University degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering from an accredited program; 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 and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Understanding and experience in process control and continuous improvement. Solid technical and analytical skills combined with sound practical judgement. Excellent interpersonal, communication and coaching skills with the ability to lead a team; and work effectively with cross shift and other departments. Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and various data collection and analysis packages to be self-sufficient in analysis and report writing. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; as well as organizational skills. Read and understand manuals, work instructions and production control system. Utilize applicable measuring equipment, schematics and control plans. Demonstrate leadership skills based on the value of each individual employee as a team member. Ability to work in teams and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, technical correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write professional correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with scientific formulas and calculations, using statistics to analyze processes and testing. REASONING ABILITY Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Physical Demands/Work Requirements: 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.