Assistant Manager​/Deputy Manager – Gravity Die Casting; Non-Ferrous

Position: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Gravity Die Casting (Non-Ferrous)
Location: Rājkot

Company Description

Indian Metals Solutions Private Limited (IMS) is a company specializing in non-ferrous and ferrous casting and forging, with manufacturing facilities in India and a Sales office in the USA. With a commitment to quality and strategic manufacturing locations, IMS offers competitive pricing and high-quality products to its customers.

Job Purpose:

To run day-to-day gravity, die casting operations on the shop floor for Aluminium, Bronze, and Brass castings. Responsible for meeting production targets, controlling defects, managing manpower, and ensuring safe, smooth operations up to dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:

Shop-Floor Production Control:

- Handle daily gravity die casting production for Aluminium, Bronze, and Brass components.

- Ensure melting, pouring, die heating, coating, and casting cycles are followed as per process.

- Achieve shift-wise and daily production targets.

- Monitor casting yield, cycle time, and machine utilization.

Casting Quality & Defect Control:

- Control and reduce casting defects like gas porosity, shrinkage, cold shuts, and cracks.

- Take immediate corrective action on the shop floor for rejection issues.

- Coordinate with Quality for inspection, first-off approvals, and customer requirements.

- Maintain discipline in process parameters and SOPs.

Manpower & Shift Handling:

- Manage operators, helpers, and supervisors across shifts.

- Ensure right manpower at right machine.

- Guide and train operators on proper pouring methods, die handling, and safety practices.

- Maintain shop-floor discipline and productivity.

Die, Furnace & Equipment Coordination:

- Ensure proper die preheating, coating application, and die life control.

- Coordinate die repairs, furnace maintenance, and breakdown handling.

- Monitor metal temperature, holding furnace practices, and metal handling safety.

Rejection, Cost & Yield Improvement:

- Work continuously on rejection reduction and yield improvement.

- Control metal loss, consumables, and power usage.

- Implement 5S and lean practices on the shop floor.

Safety &

Housekeeping:

- Enforce PPE usage and safety rules.

- Maintain clean, organized, and safe shop-floor conditions.

- Ensure compliance with foundry safety and statutory norms.

Reporting & Documentation:

- Maintain shift production reports, rejection data, and downtime details.

- Support internal audits and customer visits.

Education

Qualification:

Diploma or BE/BTech – Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production

Experience

Required:

6–7 years of hands-on shop-floor experience in Gravity Die Casting

Strong exposure to Aluminium, Bronze, and Brass castings

Experience in shift handling and foundry operations

Required Skills:

- Practical knowledge of gravity die casting process

- Strong understanding of non-ferrous metallurgy

- Defect identification and quick problem-solving

- Strong shop-floor leadership skills

Ideal Candidate:

Hands-on, shop-floor oriented, comfortable in foundry environment with strong execution skills.