Lab Technician – Steel Casting Foundry

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day melting operations to ensure timely availability of molten metal as per production plan.
• Monitor and control induction furnace operations, charge mix preparation, melting parameters, and tapping practices.
• Ensure correct chemical composition by coordinating with the laboratory for sample testing and adjustments.
• Conduct chemical, mechanical, metallurgical, and sand testing (including raw and foundry materials) to support steel casting quality control.
• Maintain adherence to melting schedules, heat-wise records, and process discipline.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices, operating procedures, and foundry standards during melting operations.
• Coordinate with molding, pouring, quality, and maintenance teams for smooth production flow.
• Monitor furnace performance, power consumption, yield, and downtime, and take corrective actions as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Foundry Technology or a related discipline.
• Relevant supervisory experience in steel casting foundry Lab operations .
• Same manufacturing experience : Candidates with prior experience in manufacturing organizations engaged in steel castings or similar heavy engineering products will be preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of steel melting processes, charge calculation, and chemical composition control.
• Hands-on experience in induction furnace operation and heat-wise monitoring.
• Basic understanding of foundry metallurgy and defect prevention related to melting.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability under production pressure.

Immediate joiners only preferred.

Salary range: ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 per month (based on experience and skill level).