Heat Treatment

Job Title:

Assistant Engineer - Heat Treatment (Special Metals Division)
Department:  Heat Treatment (Special Metals Division)

Location:

Hisar
Reporting To:  Section Incharge
Experience

Required:

5-7 Years
Industry:  Steel Mill / Open Die Forging
Company Overview:
Jindal Stainless Limited  is one of India’s largest and most respected stainless steel manufacturers. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability, we serve diverse sectors ranging from infrastructure and automotive to consumer durables. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our Heat Treatment (Special Metals Division) team in the role of Assistant Engineer.

Job Purpose:

Assistant Engineer is responsible for planning, executing and controlling heat treatment operations to ensure consistent product quality, resource efficiency and full compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage shift production schedules for heat treatment operations.
Supervise shift manpower to ensure adherence to defined heat treatment cycles and process parameters.
Coordinate with production and quality teams for smooth execution and compliance with standards.
Review and ensure heat treatment cycles meet customer specifications and industry requirements.
Operate and oversee muffle furnaces for trials and inspection samples.
Ensure calibration and proper functioning of thermocouples, pyrometers and furnace controllers.
Prepare and maintain shift documentation, heat treatment charts and audit records.
Carry out SAP activities for material transfer, production tracking and reporting.
Support audits, evaluate heat treatment non-conformities and ensure timely corrective actions and process improvements.
Qualifications &

Experience:

Education:

Diploma (Mechanical/Metallurgy) /

B.Sc. (PCM)

Experience:

5-7 years of relevant experience in Heat Treatment in Steel Mill / Open Die Forging Industry

Technical Expertise:
Heat treatment of alloy steels, heat-resisting steels, high-speed steels, tool & die steels, stainless steels, iron & nickel-based superalloys.
Operation and control of batch-type furnaces with capacities of 10 MT or more.
Key Skills &

Competencies:

Good knowledge of heat treatment processes, metallurgy and furnace operations.
Ability to plan, schedule and execute heat treatment operations effectively.
Experience in managing resources, consumables and shift manpower.
Familiarity with customer audits, third-party inspections and compliance requirements.
Skilled in preparing, maintaining and auditing documentation.
Proficiency in SAP for material tracking and production.
Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in testing processes.