United States
Keyword
Hammer Operators
Minimum ? No entry barrier
Minimum experience of 3 years in relevant field
The tasks a Hammerman is expected to perform include:
Hammering iron and steel to required dimension with sledges according to Blacksmith?s direction
Selecting sledge according to nature of forging
Striking hot metal hard or light as per Blacksmith?s direction
Applying cold processes to achieve desired results
Proficient in selecting tools to form experimental or developmental parts
Skilled in operating sledge hammers and hand tools to forge metal parts according to specifications
Efficient in using measuring instruments to get the desired products
Knowledge of how to use scale, rule, square, feeler gauges and shims
Proficient in attaining specified detail in work-pieces
Efficient in compressing finished forgings to specified tolerances using hand tools
Prior experience as Hammerman
Physically fit
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Leadership qualities
Logical thinking
Analytical skills
Reasoning skills
Hand and eye co-ordination
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)Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, etc.Occupational hazards include physical strain, injury to body from sledges, grinders, drills, etc., if not taken care of
Will be updated
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Trends and Scope of Capital Goods Manufacturing and Related Industry in India
According to a report by CII from CSO and Economic Research Foundation, New Delhi, The Indian capital goods sector is characterised by a large width of products. The range of machinery produced in India includes heavy electrical machinery, textile machinery, machine tools, earthmoving and construction equipment including mining equipment, road construction equipment, material handling equipment, oil & gas equipment, sugar machinery, food processing and packaging machinery, railway equipment, metallurgical equipment, cement machinery, rubber machinery, process plants & equipment, paper & pulp machinery, printing machinery, dairy machinery, industrial refrigeration, industrial furnaces etc.
TheCapital Goods and related Manufacturingindustry of Indiaalone is an important indicator of the development. It has contributed an estimated6708billion to the national GDP in 2011-12 (a share of around9%). It has further created investment and employment opportunities for Hammermen, Hammer Operators and related workers across various sectors such as capital goods, iron and steel, automotive, shipping and aero products manufacturing, etc.
Construction companies
Manufacturing units across all sectors
Aerospace products manufacturers
Industrial furnaces and refrigeration facilities
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
College of Engineering, Pune
Website: www.coep.org.in
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Website:www.vit.edu
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Website:Website: www.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Website: www.mitpune.com