Lab Operator

Jobtailor; Ranjangaon; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maharashtra seeks a Metallurgical Testing Technician to perform routine metallography testing of Wire Rod and ISC, and to conduct mechanical, chemical and bath testing on ISC lines.

You will analyze fracture samples, prepare final reports, calibrate instruments, maintain test data, and coordinate third‑party testing while traveling to wire rod suppliers when needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering.
• 1–2 years experience in metallurgical testing.
• Sound knowledge of metallurgy fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel frequently to wire rod suppliers.
• Good computer and written/oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System.
• Ability to work in Mechanical and Metallography labs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine metallography testing of Wire Rod and ISC.
• Perform testing on ISC line such as Mechanical, Chemical & Bath testing.
• Conduct wire fracture analysis and prepare final reports.
• Do metallurgical analysis of Wire Rod, ISC & Filaments.
• Test incoming Wire Rod and report with defined methods.
• Analyze fracture samples and provide production recommendations.
• Coordinate third-party testing per sampling plan.
• Visit wire rod supplier on-site for metallography testing.
• Maintain heat-wise test results data.
• Handle instruments in Mechanical and Metallography labs and perform calibrations.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Initiative

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Material Characterization techniques

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform all the routine metallography testing of the Wire Rod, ISC
• Perform all testing associated with ISC line such as Mechanical, Chemical & Bath Testing.
• Conduct Wire Fracture Analysis and find out the cause of the fracture and prepare the final report.
• Do the metallurgical analysis of Wire Rod, ISC & Filaments
• Test incoming Wire Rod and make a report with the defined methods of rating and advising the production team about possible difficulties
• Analyze fracture samples and give suggestions to production through a report.
• Coordinate third-party testing as per the sampling plan.
• Visit the wire rod supplier (on-site) to do metallography testing.
• Maintain heat-wise test results data.
• Maintain sufficient stock of consumables and cost savings by finding suitable alternatives for high-cost consumables.
• Handle instruments in the Mechanical Lab and Metallography lab.
• Do calibrations as instructed and perform MSA.

Requirements

• Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
• 1-2 years (Preferably in Metallurgical testing)
• Sound knowledge of Metallurgy fundamentals
• Willingness to take initiative
• Good team player
• Positive, Go-getter attitude
• Good computer & communication (oral & written) skills
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management System ISO/TS 16949
• Knowledge of Material Characterization techniques
• Willing to travel frequently to wire rod suppliers for metallography testing purposes.