Keyword

Metal Hardness Machine Operator

Metal Hardness Tester

The tasks a Hardness Tester, Metal is expected to perform include:

Checking hardness of the metal by operating hardness testing machine

Placing metal to be tubed on the table of machine

Attaching specified weights to give required pressure

Fixing steel ball or diamond cone tester in machine, depending upon type of metal to be tested

Operating the lever to automatic press steel ball or diamond cone with prescribed force on metal surface

Reading hardness registered by machine or form chart and recording it

Approving or rejecting tested material according to the prescribed standard

Keeping record of number and nature of tested articles

Cleaning and oiling the machine

Experienced in approving or rejecting tested metal as per its standard prescribed

Proficient in operating metal hardness testing machine

Ability to keep record of number and nature of articles tested

Ability to clean and oil machine

Physically fit

Good judgement skills

Manual dexterity

Problem sensitivity

Arm-hand steadiness

Keen observer

It requires one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of the 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

The job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include ergonomics, slips, trips, fall from height, electric shock, burns, respiratory problems, back pain, etc.

Health hazards include working in confined spaces, exposure to asbestos and chemicals, etc.

For freshers - INR 115 to INR 222 per day

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 222 to INR 380 per day

(These figures 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 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) steel imported 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 lac 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 manufacturing companies across India

Iron and steel plants across India

Will be updated

Shriram Institute For Industrial Research

Pernem Government Industrial Training Institute, Goa

Canacona Government Industrial Training Institute, Goa

Panaji Government Industrial Training Institute, Goa