Lab Incharge – Casting & Foundry
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
Role & Company / Project Overview: The Job Factory is recruiting an experienced and technically competent Lab Incharge on behalf of a casting and foundry manufacturing company based in Rajkot, Gujarat. The Lab Incharge oversees laboratory operations, manages chemical and material testing, enforces strict quality standards, and directly supports foundry production through precise analytical testing and metallurgical evaluations. Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties: • Manage day-to-day laboratory operations within the foundry facility. • Conduct chemical composition analysis of molten metal as well as finished castings. • Operate and properly maintain spectrometers and associated laboratory testing equipment. • Perform hardness testing, microstructure analysis, and detailed material inspections as required. • Monitor the chemical composition and metallurgical properties of cast iron and other foundry materials. • Test and monitor incoming raw materials, including pig iron, scrap, ferroalloys, and other foundry inputs. • Maintain comprehensive laboratory records, test reports, instrument calibration records, and quality documentation. • Identify material quality defects or anomalies and coordinate with production and quality assurance teams for corrective actions. • Ensure full compliance with laboratory safety protocols, procedures, and quality standards. • Support root cause analysis to reduce casting defects, re-work, and rejection rates. Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: • Educational Qualification: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry or an equivalent relevant technical qualification. • Experience: Minimum 2 years of practical experience in a foundry or casting laboratory. • Prior experience working in cast iron or metal casting manufacturing industries is preferred. • Hands-on proficiency with spectrometer operation, chemical analysis, and metallurgical testing. • Practical knowledge of foundry laboratory operations, metal testing procedures, and cast iron grades. • Knowledge of hardness testing, microstructure examination, and material defect analysis. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, report maintenance, and communication abilities. Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details: • Location: Rajkot, Gujarat, India. • Employment Type: Full-Time. Compensation & Benefits: • Salary: No bar for the right candidate. • No placement charges for candidates. Application Instructions: • Interested candidates can apply by submitting an updated resume directly via email.