Metallurgist – Aluminum Alloys
We’re looking for a Metallurgist with Aluminum Casting & Extrusion experience for our client’s operation in Sherman, TX.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in metallurgy & casthouse
- 5+ years of aluminum extrusion experience
- Strong knowledge of soft aluminum alloys, billet casting & remelt operations
- Strong knowledge of heat treatment and metallurgical properties
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex metallurgical and process issues
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with homogenization, quenching, and aging processes
- Familiarity with metallurgical testing methods.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or a very related degree.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Include:
Responsible for supporting all metallurgical aspects of the aluminum billet casting for the extrusion process, including alloy development, billet quality, process optimization, and product performance.
- Provide metallurgical support for casthouse (remelt/billet) & extrusion operations.
- Develop & optimize aluminum alloys to meet customer & application requirements.
- Analyze and troubleshoot extrusion defects (surface, mechanical, dimensional)
- Support billet casting, homogenization, and heat treatment processes
- Establish and maintain process standards and metallurgical best practices
- Lead/support root cause analysis & corrective actions for metallurgical quality issues.
- Support new product development and qualification of new alloys or profiles
- Collaborate with customers/internal stakeholders on technical issues & approvals.
