Melting Head

Melting HOD – Job Description

Position: Head of Department – Melting

Department: Melting

Reports To: Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and control all melting .
• Ensure correct charge mix, alloy additions, and chemical composition as per specifications.
• Achieve production targets with optimum yield, controlled power consumption, and minimum melting loss.
• Monitor furnace parameters, refractory life, and maintenance schedules.
• Implement and maintain SOPs for melting, pouring temperature, and metal quality.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and environmental norms.
• Analyze melting-related defects and take corrective and preventive actions.
• Train and develop operators and supervisors in best melting practices.
• Maintain daily and monthly reports on production, energy consumption, and KPIs.
  
  

• Ensure molten metal quality meets customer and internal standards.
• Enforce safety practices including PPE usage, molten metal handling, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct safety audits and toolbox talks.
  
  

• Control raw material consumption and alloy costs.
• Reduce power/fuel consumption and improve furnace efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, charge calculations, and furnace operations.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
  
  

• B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 8–15 years of experience in foundry melting operations.
• Hands-on experience with induction furnaces and spectrometer control.
  
  

• Salary Range: ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 per month (Negotiable, based on experience and skill)
• Benefits:
• Performance-based incentives
• Statutory benefits (PF, Mediclaim as applicable)
• Paid leave and holidays
• Training and skill development opportunities
  
  

• Shop-floor intensive role.
• Shift flexibility as per production requirements.