Technical Manager

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried

Ask Yourself This…

Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where your daily work impacts products made around the world? Are you interested in learning manufacturing processes? Do you have a strong commitment to working safely? If you do, then join us in Niagara Falls, Ontario as our next Technical Manager!

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

What You'll Do

The Technical Manager is the primary technical support person for the operation of six Electric Arc Furnaces at our Niagara Falls, Ontario plant. This role requires a systems and hands-on approach to effectively deal with problems and recognize areas for improvement. The Technical Manager reports directly to the Furnace Processing Manager and directly supervises the Quality Control (QC) Supervisor and the Process Development Engineer.

• Identify possible substitutions for raw materials or processes to maintain product offerings
• Manager operation of recycling program and oversee planning and execution of fusion campaigns
• Work cross departmentally with Marketing, Sales, Research and Development, and Plant Operations
• Optimize material processing controls to minimize costs, such as recycling, without compromising product quality or safety
• Prepare and submit technical reports, summaries of Furnace campaigns, and ensures that these summaries are available in a timely manner
• Relay appropriate information and instructions to all necessary Plant Personnel

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess a degree in Engineering with a background in Materials or other relevant specialty
• Have 5 years plus of experience in an industrial environment
• Be an effective communicator who can engage plant and office personnel to help resolve daily challenges
• Understand Mass and Heat balances and reactions associated with high temperature processing
• Have strong verbal skills, written skills, and a strong attention to detail

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Company paid medical, vision, and dental plans

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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