Quality Assurance Metallographer

Job Description

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Metallographer at our Gary Works facility.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing both internal and external customer samples for defect analysis. The preparing of this work includes but is not limited to use of laboratory equipment such as shears, vertical and horizontal saws, sample mounting equipment and sample polishing equipment.
• Perform defect analysis using microscopes both scanning electron and optical.
• Complete technical reports will be written and distributed to the appropriate parties.
• Perform grain and Vickers hardness testing on certain grades of steel as required by the customer.
• Responsible for performing carbide testing.
• Provide the producing facilities with technical and quality support.
• Apply educational/technical experiences and utilize problem solving and continuous improvement skills.

Requirements:

• Education background in Engineering, Technology or Metallurgy. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years experience in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Lab experience a plus.
• Scanning Electron Microscope experience, a plus.
• Skills in developing collaborative relationships to achieve results, analysis, continuous improvement, and verbal and written technical communication.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality system requirements is a plus.

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results