Sector
Automotive
Keyword

Plastic Moulding

Injection Moulding

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Polymer Science or B. Sc in Chemistry

Certified training in Plastic Moulding Shift In-charge (programme aligned to ASC/Q 4404 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

Moulding experience: 12- 15 years for candidates with an ITI background and 3-4 years for candidates with a diploma background

The tasks a Plastic Moulding In-Charge is expected to perform include:

Supervising the end-to-end process of plastic moulding

Ensuring the final product is as per the quality and production norms

Understanding the process and suggesting process improvements

Managing operational productivity, manpower and material in the shift/line

Ensuring the deployment, motivation, skills improvement and overall management of the team

Creating and sustaining a safe, clean and environment-friendly workplace

Maintaining the sorting, streamlining, storage, standardization and sustenance standard across the premise

Expertise in the different parameters pertinent to the moulding process

In-depth knowledge of the various plastics, moulding die, coolants and additives used

Understanding of the different types of manufacturing processes, raw materials and machines, tools and equipment used to mould plastic

Expertise in lifting and loading the materials and tools involved

Understanding of basic arithmetic and calculation methods for tolerance limits

Expertise in using measurement instruments and other inspection tools

Ability to identify defects in the output and knowing the impact of it

Ability to visualize the final product output

Understanding of the key areas of power, steam and air consumption

Knowledge of the potential hazards and safety precautions to be used to avoid danger

Understanding of performance, shift roster, grievance management and overall team dynamics

Understanding of other moulding processes other than plastic training in

Latest moulding and extrusion techniques available in the market

5S and safety aspects

Problem solving techniques

Quality management systems

Team management skills

IT and ERP awareness

Good reading, written and oral communication skills

Planning and prioritizing

Problem solving and quick decision-making skills

Team handling skills

Good listening skills

It is not a desk job

Needs to handle a team

Local travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working is 8 hours everyday for 5 days a week

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

One may develop occupational hazards like respiratory disorders, injury due to sharp objects, burns, gas leaks, electricity and accidents

Health risks include constant exposure to dust, gases, chemicals, etc.

Experience of below 5 years? -INR14,000 toINR18,000 per month

Experience of 5-10 years? and above -INR18,000 toINR50,000 per month

Experience of 12-15 years? and above -INR50,000 toINR80,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Indian Automotive Industry: The Way Forward

The growth of the Indian auto component industry in the little over the first decade of the 21st Century is phenomenal. The industry transformed gradually in stages, from serving just the Indian market ? majority to replacement market - to global OEMs and replacement market. The Auto Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has significance for global recognition and has an impact on the GDP. It has a supporting role in the growth of Indian automobile sector and in the future as per the Automotive Plan 2006-16, Vision 2020:21 and the automotive sector five year plan (2012 ? 17), as projected by the Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. The growth of this subsector has a bearing on the developments and growth of the Indian automobile industry, rather it is dependent on the automobile industry growth ? locally and worldwide ? expanding and the aftermarket. This research paper highlights the growth of the Indian auto component industry relating to Investments and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in equity inflows, drawing comparison with the developments and growth of the Indian Automobile Industry, more specifically to two wheelers, passenger cars and commercial vehicle ? domestic sales and export earnings.

Future Trends of the Indian Automotive Industry

The liberalization of the Indian industry saw significant growth in the Indian Automotive Industry. Today, the Indian automotive industry is a significant contributor to the Indian economy, contributing nearly 5% to the country?s GDP and about 17-18% to the kitty of indirect taxes to the Government, while the investment outlay stood over Rs. 83,500 crores in 2008-09. With its wide penetration and strong influence on the country?s economic and industrial development, the auto sector is indeed one of the major drivers of our economy. Moreover, economic liberalization coupled with its technological, cost and manpower advantage have made India one of the prime business destination for many global automotive players. With its strong influence on the country?s economic and industrial development it is indeed one of the major drivers of our economy. The sector has moderate direct employment and significant indirect employment; it is estimated that the sector provides direct and indirect employment to over 13 million people.

Automobile and Auto Ancillary Industry Trends

The Automotive Mission Plan for the period of 2006-2016 aims to make India emerge as a global automotive hub. The idea is to make India as the destination choice for the design and manufacture of automobiles and auto components, with outputs soaring to reach USD 145 billion which is basically accounting for more than 10% of the GDP. This would also provide further employment to over 25 million people by 2016 making the automobile the sunrise sector of the economy.

According to the Confederation of Indian Industry, the automobile sector currently employs over 80 lakh people. An extension in the production in the automobile industry is forecasted, it is likely to rise to Rs. 600000 crores by 2016.

Automobile manufacturing companies

Automotive products and systems manufactures

Areas where automotive companies have their set-up

Cities across India