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# Junior Metallurgist
This role is responsible for supporting metallurgical projects, process optimization, and product development within our metals manufacturing operations. It provides hands-on experience across technical, operational, and commercial functions, offering a strong foundation for career progression into advanced technical or customer-facing roles.
Key Responsibilities
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Process & Product Improvement
- Support projects aimed at improving product quality
- Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce scrap and cut costs
- Develop metallurgical analyses and innovative solutions
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Technical Problem-Solving
- Work closely with the Operations team to identify and resolve metallurgical or technical issues
- Use structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
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Metallurgical Testing & Analysis
- Perform a range of tests (e.g., hardness, tensile, impact, corrosion) and microstructural evaluations
- Analyze results and prepare detailed technical reports and presentations
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New Product Development
- Assist in design, development, and introduction of new metal products
- Guide alloy selection, heat treatment specifications, and validation testing
- Support transition from product development to industrialization stages
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Technical Investigations
- Participate in internal investigations for troubleshooting metallurgical issues
- Recommend solutions and implement process improvements
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Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare accurate technical reports
- Ensure product documentation aligns with industry standards and customer requirements
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Customer Support & Commercial Interface
- Collaborate with the Commercial team to provide technical expertise during customer interactions
- Interpret specifications and resolve metallurgical challenges to enhance customer satisfaction
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science
- Familiarity with:
- Metallurgical testing methods and laboratory safety practices
- Stainless steel grades, Titanium alloys, Nickel alloys, and corrosion-resistant materials
- Material specifications and testing requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, innovative approach
- Ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams
- Industrial experience in a manufacturing organization (highly desirable)
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Copilot knowledge (desirable)
- Willingness to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment under pressure
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
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Core Values Alignment:
- Safety focus, honesty, integrity, customer service orientation, quality, excellence, and innovation
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Pre-Employment Checks:
- Satisfactory background check
- Drug and alcohol test (hair follicle screening)
- Company medical assessment
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