Career Information > Iron and Steel > Control Man, Billet / Process Control

Last Updated on :23/08/2016
File Size :152.41 KB

Control Man, Billet / Process Control

Aliases: Billet Signal Controlman

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Controlman, Billet is expected to perform include:

• Controlling the pushing of billets one by one from furnace

• Guiding billet to punch rolls for passing it through first pass (mechanical device to reduce the thickness)

• Watching proper heating of billets in furnace by means of thermo-electrical meters

• Signalling by light or bell to hot billet pusher and furnace hooker to push billet to punching roll

• Watching rear end of running bar to feed next billet

• Drawing attention of pre-heating furnace operator, in case of improper heating of billets

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It needs one to be on their toes

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not a part of this job role

• Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some cities

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from factory to factory

• Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Vocational degree

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

• Proficiency in guiding billet to punching rolls

• Well-versed with pushing of billets one by one from furnace

• Knowledge of operating mechanical device used to reduce billet thickness

• Proficiency in reading thermo-electrical meters

• Proficiency in checking if billets are heated properly

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/details-of-designated-trades-with-trade-syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → Controlman, Billet → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: Rarely

(*This field to open the relevant job title when clicked)

EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 12,500 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Iron and steel companies across India

KEYWORDS

• Billet Controlman

• Billet Signal Controlman

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3135.3900	Control Man, Billet / Process Controller
ISCO 2008	3135	Metal Production Process Controllers
NIC 2008	24319	Manufacture of other iron and steel casting and products thereof
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx http://www.cci.in/pdfs/surveys-reports/iron-and-steel-industry-in-india.pdf http://www.iisssc.org/industry_outlook.html

Disclaimer: We hereby declare that utmost care has been taken to ensure that the content provided here is valid and relevant. Given the dynamic nature of the information, it may vary across organizations, institutes, cities, and states in India. The publisher, author, and printer will not be held liable or responsible for any discrepancy in the content. This content should be used for reference purpose only; it is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or used for any commercial purposes. The contact details and website links provided in the content may have changed from the time of creation till its printing/publication. The company names that have been cited are for example purpose only. The Directorate does not endorse any of the said organizations.

Feedback

Note: Only genuine inputs related to Career Content (Job role) should be submitted. Accepting & rejecting the feedback is purely at the discretion of MoLE.