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.
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.
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.
Melting & Pouring
Monitor furnace operations and molten metal temperature.
Assist in metal composition verification.
Observe and control pouring parameters to ensure smooth metal flow.
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.
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
Production Planning
Assist in achieving daily production targets.
Coordinate with Production, Quality,

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