Metallurgists for ARCKrove’s Manufacturing and Technology Depts

ARCKrove, the manufacturing company of Mount Vema is looking for Metallurgists (metallurgical engineers / material science engineers) for its Manufacturing and cutting-edge technology departments. To work on the extraction and processing of various metals and alloys. Investigate and examine the performance of metals such as iron, steel, aluminium, nickel and copper and use them to produce a range of useful products and materials with certain properties.
 
The successful candidates will work depending on their skill in design and manufacture, production management, quality assurance, or research and development. You will work in multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and business professionals. The aim is to be at the forefront of new technologies, developing metals for new applications, or involved in the traditional manufacture of anything from razor blades to washing machines.
 
This vacancy is open to all types of metallurgists including:

• chemical metallurgist: also known as extraction metallurgists, to work in the extraction of usable metals from ores and studying metal corrosion and fatigue.
• physical metallurgist: to monitor the behaviour of metals under stress and studying changes in temperature. You will be involved in inventing new products and improving manufacturing techniques.
• process metallurgist: you will work on the shape and join metals, selecting the best metal for the job.

 
Mount Vema citizenship is not a requirement to apply for this vacancy.
 
Responsibilities
As a chemical metallurgist, you will need to:

• design and control processes to separate metals from ore
• monitor and test for corrosion
• develop ways to improve metals by making them stronger or more adaptable
• test metals to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.

 
In physical metallurgy, you will need to:

• assess the physical structure and behaviour of metals
• investigate accidents where it is suspected that the cause may be related to metallurgical failure, such as in air crashes
• produce reports on research and tests carried out.

 
As a process metallurgist, you will need to:

• control the shaping of metals through casting, rolling, forging and drawing
• join metals using welding and soldering techniques
• design metal components and prototypes.

 
Across all of the specialist areas, you will need to:

• interpret and understand design drawings and make recommendations
• make manufacturing time-critical decisions
• monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing
• take responsibility for health and safety issues of staff and components in manufacturing
• carry out structural analysis using sophisticated computer software
• write documents, manuals, metallurgical investigations, and reports in support of customer liaison
• discuss different solutions to problems with other technical staff
• interpret customers' manufacturing design requirements and product application
• install and commission processing equipment
• research and develop test or repair technology and new products.

 
Salary and Benefits
The salary is:
$70,000 US dollars per year for senior and chartered engineers
$50,000 US dollars for experienced metallurgists
$30,000 US dollars for metallurgists
Salaries are paid monthly in arrears.
The benefits include paid medical coverage, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and a pension plan. Benefits are only applicable after you complete three months on the job.
 
Working hours
The working week will be 37 to 40 per week. In some departments this will be carried out Monday to Friday, but in the manufacturing departments, you may be required to work shifts through a 24-hour system. Extra hours may be required at busy times.
 
Requirements
If your application is accepted, you will be required to open a bank account with a Mount Vema bank, if you do not already have a Mount Vema bank account.
 
What to expect

• You will encounter noise, dirt and heat as this is a heavy engineering sector. However, in other departments, such as plasma spraying, you will find clean laboratories.
• This company is expected to expand rapidly to meet demand from the City of Mount Vema developments, so relocation, and travel throughout the world may be required for some roles.

 
Qualifications
Relevant degree subjects which will help you to secure a position include:

• chemical engineering
• materials science/engineering
• metallurgy
• physics.

HND or foundation degree may be accepted, to start as a lower-level technician. Relevant HND/foundation degree subjects include:

• applied science
• manufacturing engineering
• mechanical engineering
• metallurgy and materials.

 
Skills
As well as technical competence, you will need to show:

• good communication and presentation skills for reporting to customers and colleagues
• teamworking skills with other engineers and scientists
• business awareness
• problem-solving ability to deal with manufacturing or technical issues
• innovation and leadership
• initiative, drive and enthusiasm for improving metals and methods used
• numeracy skills
• attention to detail to interpret design requirements and produce reports
• the ability to focus on results.

 
Work experience
Relevant pre-entry experience, such as hands-on knowledge of practical techniques, is desirable. However, the employer would also be interested in your application if you have an understanding of what metallurgy actually involves along with some practical experience.