Nucor Coatings Process Metallurgist/Tech Rep

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Coatings is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Process Metallurgist/Tech Rep with a focus on pre-paint products. Principal duties of the successful candidate will include:

• Participating in safety and housekeeping efforts
• Lead process optimization activities, both quality and cost
• Provide technical support and training for all operational activities
• Utilizing statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement activities
• Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure continuous improvement
• Handling claims and interfacing with pre-paint customers

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have metallurgical knowledge and 5 years minimum experience with steel sheet products
• Must have experience handling claims and interfacing with customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent steel production experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems
• Knowledge of ASTM standards related to pre-paint products
• Ability to work closely with teammates across functional areas to identify and correct root causes of product problems, including customer feedback and complaints
• Experience performing technical review of customer RFQs, responding to customer concerns or complaints, and general questions with necessary urgency
• Prior pre-paint experience