Keyword

Plasma Cutter: Manual

Plasma Arc Welder

Minimum ?10th Standard Pass

Certified training for Iron & Steel - Plasma Cutter: Manual (programme aligned to ISC/Q0806 released by Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council)

In lieu of minimum qualification the incumbent should have 4-5 years of relevant experience

The tasks an Iron & Steel-Plasma Cutter: Manual is expected to perform include:

Cutting different materials like mild carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, high tensile and special steel, etc. in various profiles

Setting-up and preparing for operations interpreting the right information from the specification documents

Obtaining the right consumables and other materials, etc.

Performing manual cutting operations using plasma arc cutting process as per welding procedure specification (WPS)

Carrying out tests for quality

Well-versed with types of fire extinguishers and their suitable uses in case of gas cutting related fires

Knowledge of safety precautions to be taken while working with plasma arc cutting equipment in a fabrication environment

Proficient in identifying defects that can occur in the plasma arc cutting process like grooved, fluted or ragged cuts, poor draglines, rounded edges, distortion, etc.

Well-versed with personal protective clothing and equipment to be worn when working with plasma cutting equipment

Knowledge of principles of plasma arc cutting

Proficient in extracting information from engineering drawings and related specifications, work piece reference points and system if tolerances

Well-versed with using various arc cutting equipment like plasma power source, pilot arc ignition system, portable straight line cutters, burner electrode, gas supply system with gauges, etc.

Knowledge of various components of the cutting equipment

Well-versed with types of plasma arc gases used, like nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, secondary shielding gas, etc.

Knowledge of double arcing and its impact

Well-versed with purging tools and their functions

Training in:

Process equipment and advantage

Mechanism of plasma jet formation and the design of plasma cutting torch

Importance of shielding and plasma gas

Plasma arc cutting technique

Faulty technique and their effects

Good communication skills

Effective planner

Self-motivated

Good numerical and computational skills

Analytical thinking

Physically fit

Team player

Problem solving attitude

High concentration level

Good communication skills

Willingness to work in factory environment

Calm composure

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are 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

The job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health hazards include exposure to sharp tools, fire, electric shock, etc.

Occupational hazards include skin allergy, respiratory problem, injuries, burns, cuts and bruises, etc.

For freshers - INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month

For candidates with 2-3 years of experience or more - INR 18,000 to INR 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Iron and Steel Sector

India is the fourth largest producer of crude steel and the largest producer of soft iron in the world. The steel sector in India is almost a century old, and exhibits significant economic importance due to rising demand by sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, and automobiles, in domestic as well as international markets. The level of per capita consumption of steel is an important determinant of the socio-economic development of the country. India?s per capita consumption in 2013 stood at around 57.8 kilograms. However, these figures are expected to rise with increased industrialisation throughout the country.

The Indian steel industry is divided into primary and secondary sectors. The primary sector comprises a few large integrated steel providers producing billets, slabs and hot rolled coils. The secondary sector involves small units focused on the production of value-added products such as cold rolled coils, galvanised coils, angles, columns, beams and other re-rollers, and sponge iron units. Both sectors cater to different market segments.

The demand for steel in India is expected to rise by 4-5 per cent this year and will touch a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent after FY17. Given the government's high focus on jump starting stalled projects, followed by pushing large flagship projects, including the freight and industrial corridors, it is expected that India will begin moving back on the path of materials intensive growth by the end of this year.

Also, the recently released Union Budget 2014?15 has paved the way for the development of the Indian steel sector with proposals for the construction of 100 smart cities and changes in the MMRD Act. India?s ranking in the global list for production of crude steel is all set to improve with increasing demand for domestic consumption in the years to follow.

Steel production in India is expected to reach 275 million tonnes by 2020, making it the second largest producer in the world. Presently, the Indian iron and steel industry employs around 500,000 people, but with the growing demand for iron and steel and increase in number of production units the employment in Indian iron and steel industry is expected to increase.

Iron and steel plants across India

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