Advanced Technician at Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Huntington, West Virginia

Job Description:

Country

United States of America

State / County

West Virginia

City

Huntington

Division

SMC

Company

HBE

Function

Operations

Position type

Full Time

Anticipated start date


Anticipated start date - day

Anticipated start date - month

Anticipated start date - year

April
1 2021

Opportunity ID

1119

Company Profile

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Business Profile

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product forms.

Location Profile

Special Metals Corporation (HBE) biggest plant is located in Huntington, WV, United States and is part of the Steel Service Centers & Other Metal Wholesalers Industry. Special Metals Corporation (HBE) has 750 total employees across all of its locations.

Position Summary

This position assists senior metallurgical staff in Special Metals' Research and Technology department through routine corrosion testing, welding trials, hand mill metal conversion, mechanical testing, and metallographic analyses. Advanced Technician will operate independently with contextual guidance to assist in the development of new nickel alloys and production practices to meet increasingly demanding customer requirements in energy and aerospace markets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Perform laboratory tasks, including but not limited to cutting, heat treating, electrolytic extractions, and designing/building new test setups to evaluate new market opportunities.
* Witness mill production steps, collect and compile relevant production data.
* Perform routine and specialized corrosion tests to support R&D.
* Perform mechanical and thermal tests including, but not limited to hot compression, hot tension, stress rupture, and coefficient of expansion.
* Perform basic weld repair and weldability studies with guidance from Welding Specialist.
* Work with a team to perform lab scale conversion of metal samples, including but not limited to small ingot casting, hot rolling, hot extrusion, and cold drawing.
* Perform microstructural analyses of various as-cast and wrought materials.
* Submit and manage test requests and work orders.
* Perform basic data analysis and communicate results through Excel plots, presentations, and concise technical reports.

Experience & Education

* Minimum: Completed an Associate degree in Welding, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
* Candidates with a bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline will be considered for an expanded role.
* Mechanically and electrically inclined with hands on experience operating complex heavy equipment or test apparatuses safely and independently.

Required Skills

* Ability to communicate to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
* Ability to write short reports and give internal oral presentations.
* Self-motivated and independent to accomplish overall project goals ethically, on time, and professionally with contextual guidance.
* Proficient with computers and basic software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to perform basic data analysis and graph results is a plus.
* Experience/exposure to welding preferred, but not required.
* Ability and willingness to learn and grow into a technical resource, leading his/her own projects.
* Must be able to lift 50 lbs., 10-15 times per day/shift and up to 100 lbs. 5 times per day/shift.

Desired Skills

* Technical knowledge.
* Team player.
* Detail oriented.
* Analytical thinking skills.
* Leadership skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Apply Now