Casting Machine Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION - Casting Machine Operator

Department Pipe Casting Production Industry Ductile Iron Pipe Manufacturing Reports to Casting Supervisor Production Engineer Shift Rotational

To operate and monitor the centrifugal casting machines used to produce ductile iron pipes ensuring correct mould preparation metal pouring cooling extraction and continuous casting performance with high safety and quality standards

• Operate horizontal centrifugal casting machines as per production schedule Hot mould -- Prepare molds cleaning coating application drying and preheating
• Ensure proper alignment speed settings RPM and cycle parameters for each pipe size
• Receive molten metal from the furnace and coordinate safe controlled pouring
• Monitor casting cycle pouring rotation solidification cooling water flow and mold extraction
• Remove cast pipes using hydraulic mechanical ejectors and transfer systems

• Check casting temperature pouring time and rotation speed
• Monitor mold coating thickness wear and coating consistency
• Adjust water cooling flow rate according to pipe size and recipe
• Report abnormalities such as incomplete solidification blowholes cracks or poor coating adhesion

• Inspect molds machine runner hopper bearings coating and hydraulic units before start-up
• Check machine lubrication hydraulic pressure and line alignment
• Change the mould whenever required
• Assist maintenance technicians during breakdowns and preventive maintenance
• Keep casting machine area clean and safe from spills metal scrap and coating material

• Conduct visual inspection of cast pipes for defects surface thickness blowholes shrinkage
• Measure pipe wall thickness using gauges and verify against standards
• Ensure pipe weight and dimensions meet production specifications
• Coordinate with QC and metallurgy departments for sample testing hardness microstructure chemistry

• Follow all safety procedures related to molten metal handling and casting equipment
• Wear mandatory PPE heat-resistant clothing gloves helmet safety boots face shield
• Ensure all machine guards interlocks and emergency stops function properly
• Participate in safety training 5S and ISO compliance activities

• Maintain daily shift logs production defects machine parameters and downtime
• Report casting failures coating issues or machine malfunction to the supervisor
• Assist in preparing daily weekly production reports

• Knowledge of ductile iron centrifugal casting operations
• Able to handle multi task more than one function
• Also Training employees to perform different job functions
• Ability to operate and maintain the casting machines
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of ccm process parameters pipe measurement gauges and casting rejection
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Knowledge of metal quality core making process
• Mould preparation
• Annealing furnace operation
• Knowledge of Trouble shooting of casting machine pipe production pipe rejection
• Knowledge of Hot mould casting process is added advantage
• Responsible for full operation of casting machine

• Experience ITI in Foundry Mechanical Metallurgy or relevant trade 10 15 years experience in centrifugal casting operations ductile iron pipe manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Hot mould casting process is an advantage

• Ability to work in high-temperature foundry environments
• Must lift tools coating materials and handle equipment safely
• Ability to work in rotating shifts

• Foundry casting line with high noise heat molten metal exposure
• Coordination with furnace metallurgy coating and finishing departments