Job Description

Company Profile

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such timetested products as our worldrecognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the highnickel, highperformance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, hightemperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Business Profile

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloyswith a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our timetested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of gamechanging alloy compositions and product forms.

Location Profile

Special Metals Corporation (HBE) biggest plant is located in Huntington, WV, United States and is part of the Steel Service Centers & Other Metal Wholesalers Industry. Special Metals Corporation (HBE) has 750 total employees across all of its locations.

Position Summary

The Supervisor position should be able to motivate a Team to excel and consistently achieve all production goals. This person will be motivated to solve problems and monitor scheduling throughout each month while maintaining professionalism in their character and attitude.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage their personnel looking to maximize manpower versus workload.
Provide instruction to Laboratory Aides and assistant technicians as needed to insure laboratory/office effectiveness.
Perform instrument calibration and documentation.
Provide instruction in area of expertise.
Maintain inventory of consumable items for laboratory/test office, and reorder supplies as necessary.
Actively participate in Department/Corporate related team activities (ERT, energy saving, 5S, quality and safety audits).

Experience & Education

High school graduate
Some college a plus
Qualified and able to perform independently in a least 2 of the 4 major areas of testing (test office, metallography, mechanical testing & analytical.)
Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience working as a technician in the testing office.

Required Skills

Qualified to perform all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted manner.
Able to determine if test results comply with order requirements.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and JSAs necessary for the operation of the laboratory/test office.
Perform routine maintenance on most operating equipment in the laboratory or test office.
Maintain accurate records of all work performed. Record observations concerning response of materials to testing or unusual events occurring during operations.
Demonstrate a high level of safe behavior and is able to identify and avoid dangerous situations. Identify unsafe conditions and address them or bring forward proposed solutions.
Actively participate in Company sponsored safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement activities.
Work well in a team environment in a cooperative manner. Must be able to take instruction from Manager.
Work off shifts as required.

Desired Skills

Strong leadership qualities and good timemanagement skills.
Attention to details and meet the assigned goals within time.
Critical thinker, enthusiastic with a positive approach towards employees and work.