United States
Keyword
Machine Tool Operations Supervisor and Foreman
Minimum Diploma/B.E./B.Tech. (Mechanical)
Minimum experience of 2 to 3 years in the relevant field
The tasks a Supervisor and Foreman, Machine Tool Operations is expected to perform include:
Supervising various machining and grinding operations
Ensuring production to the required specifications
Studying the drawings and planning the layout of work according to machine capacity
Arranging for material, tools, cutters, jigs, fixtures, etc.
Distributing work and explaining all the working details to respective machine operators
Guiding the setting of machines
Checking the trial piece and ensuring correct operations
Watching and measuring work at different stages of production
Getting all the defects removed, wherever noticed
Keeping all the machines, tools and equipment in good working condition
Preventing wastage of materials
Serving as liaison between workers and management
Maintaining necessary records and registers
Skilled in supervising various machining and grinding operations
Knowledge of standards and specifications of the production levels
Ability to study the drawings of layout of the machinery
Knowledge of logistics management
Knowledge of setting and maintaining the machines
Skilled in keeping proper records and registers
Not applicable
Good communication skills
Leadership skills
Hardworking
Self-motivated
Team player
Negotiation skills
It is not a desk job
Need to handle a team of machine operators
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
For candidates with experience - INR 18,000 to INR 20,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Capital Goods and Manufacturing Industry in India
The capital goods and manufacturing industry in India is a strong, resilient and vibrant manufacturing sector. A robust manufacturing sector is an essential element of the Indian growth story. It is particularly important in ensuring employment for a large and growing working age population. Manufacturing, currently at 15% of GDP, needs to grow at a rate that is 2-3% higher than GDP, in order to make a significant contribution to our economy and towards employment generation.
In 2011-12, the size of the capital goods industry was estimated to be 5,00,000 crore, the domestic demand was valued at 2,35,000 crore and the exports were valued at 2,65,000 crore.
The government of India has announced a national manufacturing policy with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP by 25% within a decade thereby creating 100 million jobs. It seeks to empower rural youth by imparting all the necessary skills set to make them employed. So, this sector will have a lot of demand for a Supervisor and Foreman, Machine Tool Operations in the present as well as in the future.
Manufacturing units
Cities and towns across India
Government and private colleges and universities across India