Job Description:

Job Description – Heat Treatment In-Charge

Position Details

• Position: Heat Treatment In-Charge

• Department: Heat Treatment / Metallurgy

• Location: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

• Experience: Minimum 5 Years in Metallurgical / Heat Treatment field

• Education: B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Metallurgy preferred; Mechanical candidates may also apply

• Reporting To: Plant Manager / Technical Manager

• Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM

• Weekly Off: Sunday

• Compensation: As per industry standards

• Notice Period: Maximum 1 month

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Heat Treatment In-Charge to manage and monitor heat treatment processes, metallurgical testing, equipment activities, and quality documentation. The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of Sealed Quench Furnace (SQF), Induction Hardening, metallurgical laboratory testing, microstructure analysis, and case depth measurement.

Key Responsibilities

Heat Treatment Operations

• Manage day-to-day heat treatment operations and ensure process parameters are maintained.

• Handle and monitor Sealed Quench Furnace (SQF) processes.

• Have working knowledge of Induction Hardening processes and parameters.

• Ensure proper loading, unloading, temperature control, quenching and process cycle monitoring.

• Identify process deviations and take corrective actions.

Metallurgical Laboratory

• Conduct and supervise various hardness tests such as Rockwell, Vickers and related testing.

• Perform and interpret microstructure analysis.

• Monitor and evaluate case depth and other metallurgical properties.

• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance and usage of laboratory equipment.

• Prepare and maintain metallurgical test reports.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Carry out and coordinate JH (Job/Equipment Health) activities for heat treatment equipment.

• Monitor equipment condition and identify abnormalities.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdowns, preventive maintenance and equipment-related issues.

• Ensure equipment operates safely and within defined process parameters.

Quality & Documentation

• Maintain heat treatment process records, inspection reports and metallurgical documentation.

• Prepare reports related to hardness, microstructure, case depth and other testing activities.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality system requirements.

• Support NABL and ISO 9001 audits, including documentation and audit-related activities.

• Implement corrective and preventive actions wherever required.

Computer Skills

• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office.

• Maintain process data, testing records and reports digitally.

• Prepare and maintain production, quality and metallurgical reports.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of Heat Treatment processes.

• Knowledge of Sealed Quench Furnace and Induction Hardening.

• Good understanding of metallurgical testing and laboratory practices.

• Knowledge of hardness testing, microstructure analysis and case depth measurement.

• Understanding of ISO 9001 and NABL documentation/audit requirements.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage shop-floor activities and coordinate with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the metallurgical/heat treatment field, preferably with hands-on exposure to industrial heat treatment operations and metallurgical laboratory activities. Candidates who can join within one month will be preferred.