Job Description – Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Lost Foam Casting

Job Title: Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Lost Foam Casting
Department: Production / Process Engineering / Quality Assurance
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Production, or Industrial Engineering
Experience: Freshers or up to 1 year of experience

Job Purpose

To undergo structured training in the Lost Foam Casting (LFC) process and assist in production, quality control, process optimization, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality castings with maximum productivity.

Key Responsibilities1. Pattern Preparation
- Learn the manufacturing and assembly of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam patterns.
- Verify pattern dimensions and assembly quality.
- Ensure proper gating and runner system assembly.

2. Coating Process
- Assist in applying refractory coatings to foam patterns.
- Monitor coating thickness, drying time, and surface quality.
- Ensure coated patterns meet quality standards before moulding.

3. Mould Preparation
- Assist in placing foam clusters into mould boxes.




- Monitor filling and compaction of unbonded silica sand using vibration systems.
- Ensure mould stability and proper compaction.

4. Melting & Pouring
- Monitor furnace operations and molten metal temperature.
- Assist in metal composition verification.
- Observe and control pouring parameters to ensure smooth metal flow.

5. Process Monitoring
- Record critical process parameters during production.
- Identify process deviations and report them to supervisors.
- Assist in process optimization to improve yield and reduce defects.

6. Quality Assurance
- Perform visual inspection of castings.
- Assist in dimensional inspection and defect analysis.
- Support root cause analysis for casting defects such as:
- Gas defects
- Sand inclusions
- Misruns
- Cold shuts
- Shrinkage
- Surface defects

7. Production Planning
- Assist in achieving daily production targets.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality,

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