Sr. Exe/AM Hot Refining- South

CMR Group; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 360,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Group in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, invites applications for Exe/Sr. Exe/AM in shift operation. Candidates should have BE/B.Tech or Diploma in relevant engineering and 3–5 years’ experience in aluminium refining and furnace operations.

Location is Sriperumbudur with rotational shifts. CTC ranges from 3.6 LPA to 6.8 LPA, based on experience, with a monthly/annual compensation structure to be discussed during selection.

Qualifications

• Full-time BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering.
• Degree/Diploma/Certification in Operations/Production/Metallurgy; BE/B.Tech in Metallurgy is an added advantage.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Aluminium or Non-Ferrous Hot Refining/Melting/Operations.
• Stable career history: not more than 2 employers in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Aluminium Hot Refining / Melting operations across furnaces, including charging schedule and flux management.
• Monitor furnace processes, alloying composition, and sequence with virgin alloy additions.
• Ensure ERP production and quality booking; verify spectrometry-based quality checks.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure furnace availability and safe operation.

Skills

Aluminium Refining

Furnace Operations

Shift Work

Quality Control

Education

BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Metallurgy

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Spectrometry

ERP

Job description

CMR Group is India's largest producer of Aluminium and zinc die-casting alloys. With 13 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across the country, CMR has become the preferred supplier for many of India’s largest automotive industry leaders. Since its inception in 2006, CMR has consistently outpaced competition by focusing on delivering superior value to its stakeholders. This value is driven by a strong commitment to technical advancements, quality enhancement, sustainability, and people-centric practices. We believe in an "Employee First" philosophy, ensuring that our people are at the core of our success. Our dedication to fostering an enriching work environment is reflected in our recognition as the 'Most Preferred Place for Women to Work' and as one of the Top 15 Mid-Sized India’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing for 2026 by Great Place to Work®.

As CMR continues to chart its growth trajectory, we remain committed to innovation and excellence. We are always looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Job Band: A

Designation: Exe/Sr. Exe/ AM (Shift Operation)

No. of Posts: 1

Reporting to: Area Head - Hot Refining (Aluminium Melting & Furnace Operations)

Qualification:

Full-time B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering.

Degree/Diploma/Certification Course in Operations / Production / Manufacturing / Metallurgy / Furnace Operations. B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy is an added advantage.

Experience:

3 to 5 years of experience in “ Aluminium or Non-Ferrous Hot Refining / Melting / Furnace Operations’ mandatory

Hands-on experience in rotational-shift furnace operations, molten metal processing and production control.

Stable career history: not more than 2 employers in the last 5 years.

Aluminium Hot Refining and Melting furnace operations, including furnace charging schedule, quantity and sequence.

Metal Circulation Furnace / Pump Furnace, Melting Furnace and Holding Furnace operations.

Flux quantity and flux addition control; alloying composition, alloying sequence and addition of virgin alloy / virgin metal.

Chemical composition control and spectrometer-based quality checking against alloy specifications.

Melt loss control, dross reduction and metal recovery in an Aluminium / Non-Ferrous manufacturing environment.

Ingot quality control: visual quality and ingot weight variation.

Process optimization, root cause analysis and troubleshooting of furnace and equipment issues.

ERP production and quality booking, process parameters, production targets and EHS requirements.

Job Profile:

Ensure minimal deviation from the approved Process Monitoring Sheet and defined furnace process parameters.

Oversee Aluminium Hot Refining / Melting operations across furnaces, including charging schedule and quantity, flux addition, alloying composition and sequence, and addition of virgin alloy material.

Monitor and control Metal Circulation / Pump Furnace and other melting / refining furnaces to ensure stable and efficient molten metal processing.

Achieve shift-wise production, cost, melt loss, dross production, metal recovery and quality targets.

Monitor molten metal temperature, process parameters, alloy composition and refining conditions as per defined process standards.

Verify and sign off quality reports based on spectrometry, chemical composition and visual checks; ensure accurate ERP production and quality booking.

Ensure required Aluminium alloy chemical composition is achieved and take corrective action in case of process or quality deviation.

Respond to process, quality, furnace and equipment issue escalations during the shift and ensure timely corrective action.

Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure availability of furnaces, pumps, burners, material handling equipment and other critical machinery.

Identify root causes of deviations and implement corrective actions to minimize production and quality losses.

Ensure ingot quality control, including surface/visual quality, chemical composition and weight variation.

Monitor and control melt loss, dross generation and metal recovery to improve efficiency and reduce operating cost.

Control plant pollution and ensure adherence to applicable EHS, environmental and safety requirements, SOPs and work instructions.

Maintain shift production records, process monitoring sheets, spectrometry records, melt loss, dross, recovery and quality data.

Machinery & Equipment Handled – Hot Refining

Other Equipment: IDSM Machine, Casters 1, 2, 4 & 5, Autostackers 1, 2, 4 & 5, and Ladle Preheater.

Core Competencies:

Quality Standards and Process Control

Result Oriented

Ownership and Accountability

Preferred Skill:

Experience in secondary aluminium, Aluminium alloy or ingot manufacturing, or automotive die-casting alloy supply.

Certification in Furnace Operations or Metallurgy.

Experience supervising operators and technicians on shift.

Knowledge of environmental regulations, pollution control and sustainability practices in metal manufacturing.

General

Age: 27–30 years

CTC – 3.6 LPA to 6.8 LPA approx., based on experience and current compensation.

Candidate must be willing to work rotational shifts

Notice Period – Joining period max 30 days. We can buy notice period, if required.

Location:

Sriperumbudur: A4 & 5, SIPCOT Industrial Park, Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur, District – Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu- 602105 Railway Station: Vandalur (19.1 km away) Airport: Chennai International Airport (27.3 km away)