Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Extrusion Press Operations
Independently manage and supervise daily extrusion press operations.
Ensure production targets are achieved as per the production plan.
Monitor billet heating temperature, soaking time, extrusion pressure, speed, and other critical process parameters.
Ensure proper handling of dies, mandrels, containers, dummy blocks, and other extrusion tooling.
Monitor extrusion operations for different stainless steel grades, pipe sizes, and wall thicknesses.
Ensure adherence to approved process parameters and standard operating procedures.

B. Production Planning and Control
Execute daily and shift-wise production plans.
Monitor production output, machine utilization, cycle time, and productivity.
Minimize process losses, material wastage, and production downtime.
Coordinate with upstream and downstream departments to ensure smooth material flow.
Maintain daily production reports, shift handover reports, and process records.

C. Quality Control
Ensure dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and quality of extruded pipes.
Monitor and control common extrusion defects such as cracks, laps, seams, surface defects,



and dimensional variations.
Coordinate with the Quality Department for inspection and resolution of quality issues.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure proper material identification and traceability.

D. Machine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Monitor the health and performance of hydraulic extrusion presses and associated equipment.
Identify and troubleshoot process-related and machine-related problems.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Ensure timely inspection of hydraulic systems, heating systems, tooling, and critical machine components.
Work towards reducing breakdowns and improving machine availability.

E. Manpower and Team Management
Allocate manpower according to production requirements.
Supervise operators, technicians, and helpers working in the extrusion department.
Train and guide operators on machine operation, process parameters, and SOPs.
Ensure proper shift handover and discipline within the department.

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