Induction Furnace Operator – Ductile Iron Melting Pro

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

Job summary

Welspun Pipes Company in Dammam operates induction furnaces for ductile iron pipe production. The furnace operator ensures safe, continuous melting with strict process control, reading parameters and adjusting alloys as required.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperature, composition and power, maintaining logs in SCADA, and supervising related melting activities in a rotating shift environment.

Qualifications

• ITI in Foundry Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent trade.
• 5–10 years experience in induction furnace operations, preferably in ductile iron/steel foundry.
• Experience with 10–20 ton furnaces is an added advantage.
• Ability to read process parameters and interpret melt chemistry.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium frequency induction furnaces according to melting schedule and maintain safe operation.
• Train and guide associates to perform different job functions in the melting section.
• Monitor melt temperature, composition, superheat, power consumption and melting time.
• Assist in tapping molten metal into ladles safely and efficiently.
• Record melting parameters in SCADA and ensure proper slag removal.

Skills

Induction furnace operation

Medium frequency

Melting of ductile iron

Process parameter reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

ITI in Foundry Metallurgy Mechanical Electrical or relevant trade

Tools

SCADA

PLC basics

Job description

Welspun Pipes Company in Dammam operates induction furnaces for ductile iron pipe production. The furnace operator ensures safe, continuous melting with strict process control, reading parameters and adjusting alloys as required.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperature, composition and power, maintaining logs in SCADA, and supervising related melting activities in a rotating shift environment.