Darlington, SC

Job description

Job Description – Analytical Chemist

Reports to: Corporate Quality Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred and/or equivalent analytical chemistry experience
• This can be an introductory position, however one or more years of relevant experience in chemical analysis in a primary metals production facility is highly desirable.
• A proven track record of managing the laboratory process to include selecting, maintaining, standardizing and operating analytical equipment. Any experience with LECO and OES is a significant plus.

Salary: Based on experience, knowledge and education

Annual Bonus: 0% - 15% of base

Vacation: 1-2 weeks depending on experience level

Healthcare, Rx and Dental Benefits: after 90-day probationary period

401K: start day one 100% matching on the first 5%

Work Hours (approximately): 50 hours per week (4am – 2pm) + 1 Saturday per month

Primary Duties:

• Chemical Laboratory – The heart of every alloy producer is its Chemical Analysis Laboratory. An analytical chemist is responsible for learning how to and executing the main functions of maintenance, calibration and standardization of analytical equipment, gathering and preparing adequate samples, testing those samples, reporting accurate and repeatable results and logging any anomalies or significant events during each phase of this process. On top of analytical duties, the Melter Role is also responsible for ensuring the alloy is produced within customer specifications and coordinating key production steps while the alloy is molten metal (trim additions to bring in spec, oxidation or reduction steps, etc.)

General Duties:

• Product Integrity – The Chemist is part of the quality team that is responsible for each and every item that is shipped from Remelt Sources, Inc. to Customers (both internal and external) and Outside Processors. This team recognizes that our reputation is on the line with each shipment.
• Process Control – The Chemist is part of a team that is responsible for maintaining a high level of process control, as defined by 6-Sigma capability for all key processes. Each key process must have a Control Plan and Monitoring in place. All special and common cause variations to the process must be investigated. All process changes MUST be implemented in a controlled way. Process audits should be conducted routinely.
• Quality Systems – The Chemist is also part of the team that creates and maintains a Quality System that meets AS9100, NADCAP and Customer specific certifications. This quality system is structured in such a way as to add value to the corporation by requiring continuous improvement and excellence in all that we do.

Working Context:

• The Remelt Sources, Inc., corporate culture is one of hard work, excellent performance, integrity, profitability and open communication.
• The position works closely with their peers (3 other chemists), the Corporate Quality Manager, Plant Manager and Executive Vice President and must maintain an excellent working relationship and open communication (to include unwelcomed or difficult feedback) with them.
• The capability to learn and grow in both the technical and personal/team spheres of our business is crucial to the success of this individual and the company. Continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost is a must.
• Remelt Sources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage women, minorities, military veterans and people of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications listed above to apply for this position.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred and/or equivalent analytical chemistry experience