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Casting Machine Operator (Non-Ferrous Metal)

Aliases: Machinist (Non-Ferrous Metal)

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Casting Machine Operator (Non-Ferrous Metal) is expected to perform include:

• Setting up and operating continuous casting machine to produce tubes and rods

• Threading the graphite die into bottom of crucible, which holds molten metal during casting process

• Placing the water jacket around die and connecting water lines

• Inserting a metal bar (starting tip) through die into crucible where it provides weld with molten metal

• Inserting a metal extension rod through driving roller and threading it to starting tip

• Regulating the speed of rollers to draw extension rods, starting tip and molten metal through die in continuous casting process

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 are available in some cities

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. 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

• Knowledge of connecting water lines and placing water jacket around die

• Well-versed with operating and setting up a casting machine

• Adept at regulating molten metal through die for continuous casting process

• Knowledge of threading graphite die into bottom of crucible

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ²

• Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute, Puri

• Nettur Technical Training Foundation, Bengaluru

• National Institute of Planning and Technology, Veraval

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

• http://www.igtr-aur.org/training_courses_sponsored.php

• http://vssut.ac.in/scholarship.php

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

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

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Casting-Operator, Helper (Non-Ferrous Metal) à Casting Machine Operator (Non-Ferrous Metal) à Process Supervisor à Process Manager

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: Rarely

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

• For freshers - ₹ 12,500 to ₹ 15,500 per month

• For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - ₹ 15,500 to ₹ 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Iron and steel companies across India

KEYWORDS

• Non-Ferrous Metal Moulding Machine Operator

• Non-Ferrous Metal Machinist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8121.4300	Casting Machine Operator (Non-Ferrous Metal)
ISCO 2008	8121	Metal Processing Plant Operators
NIC 2008	24320	Casting of non-ferrous metals
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf
2	http://www.bpnsi.org/glance.htm http://www.nttftrg.com/courses/diploma-tool-die-making.html http://niptindia.com/metallurgy.php
3	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Machine_Set_Up_Operator/Salary
4	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx
5	http://www.iapa.ca/main/documents/documents_ext/2007_poster_Prabhakara_Murty.pdf

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