Metallurgist - Archetype Permanent Solutions

We are looking to hire an experienced Metallurgist and Melt Manager (People Manager) for our busy 24/7 amorphous metal manufacturing plant, located in Conway, SC. 

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Lead by example in maintaining a safe and organized workplace, conduct daily safety talks, and ensure environmental compliance.
• Personnel Management: Directly manage a team of 12 hourly melters and 2 melting supervisors, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee melt furnace refractory repairs and relines, and act as a liaison for melt and raw material repairs and projects.
• Process Optimization: Define work processes for charge coordination, raw materials inventory, chemistry control, and continuous improvement.
• Quality Control: Participate in the quality process, resolve corrective actions, and coordinate with R&D for new alloy development.
• Documentation: Write, review, and update procedures/work instructions and forms in ISO 9001 QC system and Melt Intranet.
• Product Qualification: Develop X-trials when qualifying new products and/or suppliers, including sampling, testing, and reporting on X-trial results.

Key Success Factors:

• Effectively communicate performance expectations and safety protocols to all personnel.
• Drive initiatives to maintain and update internal webpages related to melt operations.
• Provide timely feedback and seek opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve production and quality objectives.

Attributes/Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and on the plant floor for at least 70% of the time.
• Experience in managing a team and conducting performance reviews.
• Background in Metallurgy with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Proven leadership experience and organizational skills.
• Previous roles specifically as a Metallurgist, with experience working closely with R&D, Quality, and Procurement departments.

Benefits:

• Salary range $80,000 - $120,000 dependent on experience. 
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

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