Keyword

Extrusion Machine Operator

Press Operator

Press Machine Setter

Extrusion Equipment Operator

The tasksan

Extrusion Press Operatoris expected to perform include:

Setting up and operating hydraulic extrusion press to shape seamless tubings and rods of round, flat or irregular cross sections from hot billets

Selectingthe dies, billet container and mandrel, fixing them in press and setting alignment, temperature, etc. as required

Directingthe removal of hot billet from heating furnace and its dropping in to billet container

Orderingthe positioning of upsetting device above billet container, and lower ram of press to upsetting device for spreading billet until it fits snugly in to container

Moving hand and foot levers to cause ram to descent and press billet through dies and regulating speed to extrusion for prevention of tears in metal and adherence of metal to container walls

Raising arm to top of stroke and lowering cut off device to shear of residue and free extruded tube or selection from die

Maintaining record of pump pressure, number of tubes and sizes formed etc.

Operating vertical or horizontal extruding press

Performing minor repairs

Ability to maintainrecord of pump pressure, number of tubes and sizes formed, kind of metals extruded etc. as prescribed

Knowledge of checking and adjusting pressure of hydraulic, water and other pumps for necessary operation

Proficient in examining the drawings andreceivingwork schedule withother specifications

Knowledge of operating vertical or horizontal extruding press

Ability to perform minor repairs of machine

Physically fit

Good team player

Manual dexterity

Problem solving attitude

Arm-hand steadiness

Ability to follow instructions

It requires one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Factories usually work for 5/6 days a week for 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe

This job is considered to be mildlyhazardous or dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health risks may includestanding for long hours, exposure to gases,noise and dust,etc.

Occupational hazards may includemusculoskeletal injuries, burns, breathing problems, minor cuts,heat and cold stress, etc.

For freshers - INR209to INR220per day

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR280 to INR320 per day

(Thesefigures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Iron & Steel Sector in India

The Indian steel industry is one of the most promising industries in the country and across the world. Consumption of steel is an important indicator of economic progress of any country; it increases with an increase in demand for infrastructure, automobiles, transportation, etc. India is blessed with a rich bed of iron ore and steel in mainly eastern parts of the country like Orissa and West Bengal, which contribute to more than 70% of the total steel production.

During 2002-2003, India imported 1.51 million 8 tonnes of finished steel recording a growth of 18.8%. During 2003-04 the imports of steel have been estimated to be around 1.65 million tonnes. The total volume of finished (carbon) steelimported during the current year (April-October 2004) is provisionally estimated at1.05 MT which is higher by 7.7% imported during the corresponding period of last year.

Today, India is the eighth largest steel producing country in the world. The development of iron and steel industry was envisaged during the first Five-Year Plan, but it was during the Second Five-Year Plan that the three integrated steel projects were started at Bhilai, Rourkela and Durgapur. The National Steel Policy 2005 aims at increasing the total steel production of the country to 110 million tonnes per year (in 2019-20) from 38 million tonnes (in 2004-05).

Iron & Steel sector represents around 90,000 crores of capital and directly provides employment to over 5 lacs people. Iron & Steel sector makes an important contribution to the economy, construction sector, export earnings and employment of India. With the growth in the construction sector the demand of construction sector the demand of Iron & Steel is expected to increase considering the competitiveness of Indian steel in the international market.

Iron and steel manufacturingcompanies across India

Iron and steel plants across India

Will be updated

PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal

Essar Academy for Steel, Surat

Indian Institute of Welding, Kolkata