METALLURGIST (HT,ST, WELDING)

Job Description

Metallurgist (HT, ST, Welding) – Job Review
💼 Role Overview
Position: Metallurgist / Process Engineer
Experience: 5 – 8 years
Core areas:
Heat Treatment (HT)
Surface Treatment (ST)
Welding processes
Painting / coating systems

👉 This is a technical + documentation + audit role

🧠 Key Responsibilities (Simplified)
Define process parameters for:
Heat treatment furnaces
Surface coating & painting
Maintain:
WPS, WPQR, WIS documents
Welder qualification records
Read standards like:
AMS / MIL (aerospace-level standards 🚀)
Conduct:
Supplier audits
Process validation
Ensure quality compliance
🎯 Eligibility
🎓 BE Metallurgy (mandatory)
📜 ASNT Level II (NDT certification – big advantage)
🛠️ 5–8 years relevant experience

👉 Not suitable for:

ITI welders ❌
Freshers ❌
💰 Salary Reality Check
Offered: ₹30K – ₹35K

⚠️ Honest truth:

For 5–8 yrs + Metallurgy + ASNT → this is LOW ❌

👉 Market range:

₹40K – ₹70K (depending on industry)
Even higher in aerospace / oil & gas
👍 Why this job is valuable
Exposure to:
Aerospace standards (AMS, MIL)
Supplier audits
Strong career growth:
Quality Manager
Welding Engineer
NDT Specialist
⚠️ Concerns
Salary mismatch for experience
High responsibility vs pay
Likely heavy documentation + audit workload