Metallurgist - Associate

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.  SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. 
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S.  Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.  SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance and problem solving for Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops operating practices to produce quality steel products meeting or exceeding industry standards and customer requirements
• Reviews manufacturing practices on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with established operating practices
• Assists in the design, execution and reporting of product development and quality improvement trials
• Interprets data and makes recommendations to Operations management with guidance from supervisor
• Investigates quality-related production problems and provides cost-effective solutions
• Implements SPC techniques for quality and productivity enhancements
• Manages disposition of material which does not meet requirements for intended application

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to navigate multiple databases
• Strong analytical capability and problem solving skills 

Preferred:

• Co-op work experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably with a metallurgical focus)

Education

Required:

• B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline

WHAT WE OFFER

• Bonuses
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Excellent, affordable benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Challenging and interesting work
• Friendly and inclusive workplace

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company. 
They shape our culture and characteristics.  They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.  Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind