Metallurgists research, develop, control and provide advice on processes used in extracting metals from their ores, and processes used for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys and processes.
You need a bachelor degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering, or a science degree majoring in metallurgy to work as a Metallurgist. Postgraduate studies may also be useful.