Chemist

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in the steelmaking industryã

Join us! We are looking for the bestthose who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization personally and professionally!

About the Position:

Utilizing independent judgement the Chemistperforms testing involved in the daily operations of the Chemistry Lab.

About Ellwood Quality Steels:

• Family-owned business with long-range vision.
• The world leader in the production of high quality carbon alloy stainless and tool steel ingot.
• Unmatched commitment to our customers.
• Emphasis on flexibility responsiveness and problem solving.
• Continual investment in our people process and equipment.
• Highly trained workforce state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.
• A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.

Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career.ãOur culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation support for your professional growth and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

What Youll Get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match
• Excellent health care dental and vision plans
• Company-paid Life AD&D and disability benefits

What Youll Do:

• Ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory analytical equipment
• Performs chemical analysis of final steel samples VAR/ESR samples VIM chemistry samples and product checks
• Performs maintenance and standardization of analytical equipment
• Completes daily reporting tasks: production hydrogen chemistry
• Prepares samples for testing
• Maintains sample preparation equipment
• When necessary reviews and updates procedures
• Identifies and marks jominy samples in met lab personnel absence
• Act impartially display competency and work in accordance to Quality System requirements.
• Participates in ongoing analytical testing competency requirements and proficiency testing
• Performs duties in the Metallurgy Lab when required
• Travel (local national international) as required to customers conferences and other facilities.
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules
• Must have ability and desire to work well with others
• Meets attendance requirements
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

What Youll Need:ã

• 4-year Technical Degree Required or a commensurate level of experience. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.

• Previous experience working in a chemistry lab environment with emphasis on laboratory quality assurance.

• X-ray analysis experience would be a plus.

• EQS in-house training: Theoretical Steelmaking Course (unless technical degree supersedes) and OES Training Class.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Required to have an active and valid drivers license or the ability to travel and commute as required and comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Program
• Willingness to travel when necessary
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn

EQS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/ Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.