Metallurgist

MetallurgistResponsible for all metallurgical processes supporting company goals. Communicate established and evolving goals and objectives of Management to the workforce. Responsible for all metallurgical issues and processes. Responsible for enforcing safety policies. Metallurgical quality of all products and metallurgical hold issues.ResponsibilitiesStrong presentation/interpersonal communication skillsMust be able to demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of machines and equipment relevant to departmentMust acquire general knowledge and exposure to all production operations and administration of the companyMust possess and demonstrate leadership ability to include conflict resolution, teamwork, policy adherence, legal aspects, promotion of company philosophy, respect for workforce, positive attitude, dependable, fair and ethical treatment of employeesNeeds to be able to conduct team meetings and give presentationsMust acquire knowledge of safety policies and procedures for the companyThis is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the.Preferred Education/Qualifications/Experience RequirementsBachelors of Science in Metallurgical or Material ScienceMust acquire general knowledge & exposure to all production operations and administration of the companyMust be willing to learn, possess and demonstrate leadership ability including conflict resolution, teamwork, policy adherence, promotion of company philosophy, respect for workforce, positive attitude, be dependable and be fair and ethical to fellow employeesTravel RequirementsNeeds to be shift, plant and department mobileSupervisory ResponsibilitiesPossibility of managing a crew of employeesSkills & AbilitiesMust demonstrate effective oral and written communication skillsExpected to learn to conduct team meetings and give presentationsLanguage, Communication, Planning & Organizational SkillsMust have strong oral and written communications skillsMust have ability to work independently to plan & organizeWork EnvironmentThe position of Metallurgist would primarily be out in the plant environment with an office locationWaupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.