Casting Machine Operator

Welspun Pipes Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Welspun Pipes Company in Saudi Arabia's Dammam region seeks a Casting Machine Operator to run centrifugal casting lines producing ductile iron pipes, ensuring mold prep, pouring, cooling and extraction are done safely and to high quality standards. The role requires attention to process parameters, temperature control, and routine maintenance support, with a focus on safety and adherence to ISO/quality procedures.

Shift work and exposure to high temperatures are expected.

Qualifications

• ITI or equivalent foundry trade with 10–15 years experience
• Experience in ductile iron pipe casting recommended
• Knowledge of hot mould casting process is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal centrifugal casting machines per production schedule
• Prepare molds, coating, drying and preheating
• Monitor casting temperature, pouring time, rotation speed and cooling
• Ensure safe mould extraction and pipe removal

Skills

Centrifugal casting

Pipe production

Mould preparation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

ITI in Foundry Mechanical Metallurgy or relevant trade

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Casting Machine Operator

Department Pipe Casting ProductionIndustry Ductile Iron Pipe ManufacturingReports to Casting Supervisor Production EngineerShift Rotational

Job Purpose

To operate and monitor the centrifugal casting machines used to produce ductile iron pipes ensuring correct mould preparation metal pouring cooling extraction and continuous casting performance with high safety and quality standards

Key Responsibilities

Casting Machine Operation

• Operate horizontal centrifugal casting machines as per production schedule Hot mould -- Prepare molds cleaning coating application drying and preheating
• Ensure proper alignment speed settings RPM and cycle parameters for each pipe size
• Receive molten metal from the furnace and coordinate safe controlled pouring
• Monitor casting cycle pouring rotation solidification cooling water flow and mold extraction
• Remove cast pipes using hydraulic mechanical ejectors and transfer systems

Process Monitoring Control

• Check casting temperature pouring time and rotation speed
• Monitor mold coating thickness wear and coating consistency
• Adjust water cooling flow rate according to pipe size and recipe
• Report abnormalities such as incomplete solidification blowholes cracks or poor coating adhesion

Equipment Inspection Routine Maintenance

• Inspect molds machine runner hopper bearings coating and hydraulic units before start-up
• Check machine lubrication hydraulic pressure and line alignment
• Change the mould whenever required
• Assist maintenance technicians during breakdowns and preventive maintenance
• Keep casting machine area clean and safe from spills metal scrap and coating material

Quality Control

• Conduct visual inspection of cast pipes for defects surface thickness blowholes shrinkage
• Measure pipe wall thickness using gauges and verify against standards
• Ensure pipe weight and dimensions meet production specifications
• Coordinate with QC and metallurgy departments for sample testing hardness microstructure chemistry

Safety Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures related to molten metal handling and casting equipment
• Wear mandatory PPE heat-resistant clothing gloves helmet safety boots face shield
• Ensure all machine guards interlocks and emergency stops function properly
• Participate in safety training 5S and ISO compliance activities

Documentation Reporting

• Maintain daily shift logs production defects machine parameters and downtime
• Report casting failures coating issues or machine malfunction to the supervisor
• Assist in preparing daily weekly production reports

Skills Competencies Required

• Knowledge of ductile iron centrifugal casting operations
• Able to handle multi task more than one function
• Also Training employees to perform different job functions
• Ability to operate and maintain the casting machines
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of ccm process parameters pipe measurement gauges and casting rejection
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Knowledge of metal quality core making process
• Mould preparation
• Annealing furnace operation
• Knowledge of Trouble shooting of casting machine pipe production pipe rejection
• Knowledge of Hot mould casting process is added advantage
• Responsible for full operation of casting machine

Qualifications

• Experience ITI in Foundry Mechanical Metallurgy or relevant trade 10 15 years experience in centrifugal casting operations ductile iron pipe manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Hot mould casting process is an advantage

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in high-temperature foundry environments
• Must lift tools coating materials and handle equipment safely
• Ability to work in rotating shifts

Work Environment

• Foundry casting line with high noise heat molten metal exposure
• Coordination with furnace metallurgy coating and finishing departments