Job ID: CC737805119
Location: Shreveport, LA
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/09/2026
Heat Treat & Lab Metallurgist | $80,000–$105,000 Annually | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Salary: $80,000–$105,000 annually, based on experience
- Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Direct Hire opportunity with long-term career growth and stability
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and PTO
- Opportunity to lead metallurgical testing, heat treatment processes, and quality improvement initiatives
Job Description
An established industrial manufacturing company in Shreveport, LA, is seeking an experienced Heat Treat & Lab Metallurgist to oversee metallurgical testing, heat treatment processes, and laboratory operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring material quality, product compliance, and manufacturing performance through technical analysis and process improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in metallurgy, heat treatment, failure analysis, and laboratory testing, along with the ability to lead and develop team members. This direct hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee metallurgical laboratory operations, including employee supervision, material testing, equipment calibration, and coordination of third-party destructive testing services.
- Develop and evaluate heat treatment processes for carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and aluminum to ensure required mechanical properties and product specifications are achieved.
- Investigate product failures and customer concerns through metallurgical testing, root-cause analysis, and technical reporting to identify corrective actions and improve product quality.
- Ensure product quality and compliance by reviewing test results, supporting internal and external audits, evaluating manufacturing sources, and participating in specialized quality programs.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support welding processes, reduce manufacturing variations, improve metallurgical performance, and train employees on established procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or an equivalent field required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in steelmaking, metallurgical operations, or an equivalent industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of heat treatment processes, metallurgical transformations, and the relationship between chemical composition and mechanical properties.
- Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and aluminum heat treatment.
- Ability to interpret laboratory test results, investigate material failures, and identify root causes.
- Understanding of welding procedures, heat treatment requirements, and metallurgical quality standards.
- Ability to prepare detailed technical reports explaining failure analysis findings and corrective actions to customers and internal teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Experience training, coaching, and supporting employees in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits and Perks:
- Annual Salary: $80,000–$105,000
- Direct Hire position with long-term career stability
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Leadership opportunities within metallurgical testing and laboratory operations
- Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Your New Organization:
Join an established industrial manufacturing company specializing in fabricated piping components and materials serving the energy, refining, chemical, and petrochemical industries. This organization emphasizes quality, technical expertise, and continuous improvement while providing a collaborative environment where metallurgical professionals can make a meaningful impact on product performance and manufacturing excellence.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $80,000–$105,000 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
