WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Physical Metallurgist

Industrial Metallurgist
Secondary Metallurgist

Researches, develops, controls and provides advice on
processes for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined
metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal
products or develop new alloys and processes.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is
required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or
licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• conducts studies of metals and alloys before and during
  processing to evaluate their properties
• examines metal processing techniques to ensure that quality is
  maintained, improve processing or develop new techniques
• tests alloys to study their properties and check compliance
  with prescribed standards
• compiles, records and manipulates data from experiments and
  observations
• consults with engineers to develop economical manufacturing
  methods for alloys, minimise air and water pollution and to set
  up inspection and testing procedures
• advises operations personnel on production techniques,
  quality control systems and specifies temperatures, mixtures
  and other factors in the production process
• supervises and coordinates the work of technicians and other
  workers
• prepares cost estimates and budgets to evaluate the economic
  feasibility of production processes
• may use techniques such as electron microscopy, X-ray
  diffraction and spectroscopic methods
  Specialisations:

Metallographer
Radiological Metallurgist