An electrician in the foundry industry plays a crucial role in maintaining the electrical systems that power heavy machinery, melting furnaces, sand handling systems, and automated casting equipment. Their work ensures the uninterrupted functioning of operations, contributing to safety, productivity, and efficiency.
Electrical Maintenance and Repairs:
Perform routine maintenance of electrical panels, wiring, lighting, and equipment.
Diagnose and repair faults in furnaces, conveyors, hoists, and molding machines.
Inspect and service circuit breakers, transformers, motors, and drives.
Installation and Commissioning:
Install electrical systems for new machines and production lines.
Support commissioning of furnaces, blowers, pumps, and control systems.
Lay and terminate cables and wire harnesses as per specifications.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
Quickly identify electrical issues causing breakdowns in foundry operations.
Use testing instruments like multimeters, megger, clamp meters, etc.
Work on PLC-controlled systems and VFDs where applicable.
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:
Implement scheduled inspections to prevent unexpected failures.
Maintain logs and reports for all maintenance and service activities.
Ensure grounding and earthing systems are functional and compliant.