Keyword

Moulder

Foundry Moulder

Sand Casting

Minimum ? Graduate diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum experience of 2 to 8 years in relevant field

The tasks a Core Maker, Moulding (Hand) is expected to perform include:

Preparing cores with core sand (foundry sand mixed with some bonding agent such as molasses) for casting cavities in metal parts

Spraying ash, silica or other non-adhering powder on thesides of thecore box

Filling the box partially with core sand

Inserting metal strengthening pins, wires (grid bars)

Filling in and compacting more sand until thecore box is full

Making vent holes in core with wire

Removing core from thecore box

Mending it if necessary and placing it in theoven for drying

Applying plumbago mixed with molasses and water to obtain smooth finish on finished castings

Knowledge of position patterns inside mold sections

Efficient in cleaning and smoothening moulds, cores and core boxes and repairing surface imperfections

Knowledge of movement and positions of work-pieces such as mould sections, patterns and bottom boards

Skilled in using hand or pneumatic ramming tools

Knowledge of parting agents that need to be sprayed onto patterns and mould sections

Ability to operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim and flux metal

Knowledge of Pre-Knock Out process

Excellent communication skills

Manuel dexterity

Physically fit

Hard working and persistent

Team player

Attention to detail

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary fromcompany to company

Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

For candidates with experience - INR 15, 000 to INR 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth in the Capital Goods & Manufacturing, Construction, Iron & Steel Sector

According to the Foundry Informatics Centre, the Indian metal casting (Foundry Industry) is well established & produce around 9.344 Million MT of various grades of Castings as per International standards. The various types of castings which are produced are ferrous, non-ferrous, aluminium alloy, graded cast iron, ductile iron, steel, etc. A large variety of metals is used for numerous applications in automobiles, railways, pumps compressors & valves, diesel engines, cement/electrical/textile machinery, aero andsanitary pipes & fittings, etc. The industry directly employs about 5,00,000 people and indirectly about 1,50,000 people and is labor intensive. The rising demand for metal and metal products across sectors has presented tremendous employment opportunities for Core Makers, Moulding (Hand) across India.

Construction companies

Infrastructure development companies

Manufacturing units

Automotive factories

Cities and towns across India