Keyword

Turning, Machine Operator Turning, Lathe Machinist, Lathe Operator, Lathe, Turning Operation

Minimum - 10th standard

Certified training for Operator ? Conventional Turning (programme aligned to CSC/Q 0110 released by Capital Goods Skill Council)

Not required

The tasks an Operator ? Conventional Turning is expected to perform include:

Preparing for operating conventional turning machines

Carrying out operations on conventional turning machines

Producing a range of metal and plastic components that combine a number of different features

Monitoring the operation and making minor adjustments to settings, if required

Performing tasks within the health, safety and environmental regulation

Knowledge of where to obtain, how to read and interpret and how to extract information from drawings/specifications and/or job instructions required for components to be machined

Knowledge and understanding of the meaning and purpose of turning

Skilled in tightening all bolts, cam locks and other securing devices

Knowledge of the using the metric system of measurement

Working knowledge of main parts, accessories and features of Lathes

Adept in the process of turning, various equipment used and the component features produced

Knowledge of the effects of backlash in machine slides and screws or the problem that can occur in turning operations and how they can be over come

Knowledge of the effects of clamping the work piece in a chuck/work holding device

Knowledge of various costs related to turning like production cost, machine, material cost, etc.

Ability to select cutting and other tools and coolants and understand their usage

Knowledge of the health, safety and environmental regulations, hazards associated and personal protective equipment required for conventional milling

Will be updated

Good communication skills

Numerical and computation skills

Learning ability

Problem solving skills

Planning and organising skills

Ability to take initiative

Self-management skills

Team Player

It is not a desk job

The job does not involve team handling

Travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work is not available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Work is 5 days a week and a minimum of 8 hours per day

It generally requires working in regular shifts. Shift work depends and varies from organisation to organisation

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include injuries caused due to working with machinery, equipment, electrical materials, sharp and heavy objects, etc.

Health hazards include exposure to harmful materials, chemicals, gases, injury, respiratory and other disorders, headaches, general discomfort, anxiety skin diseases, eyesight problems, nausea, etc.

For freshers ? 4,000 to 8,000 per month

For candidates with up to 3 years? of experience ? 8,000 to 12,000 per month

For candidates with over 3 years? of experience ? 12,000 to 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Capital Goods & Engineering Sector for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017)

The industry growth during 11th Plan stood at 14%. The turnover during 2010-11 was 2,67,944 crore. There is a need for rapid growth of the sector, for which it is proposed to initiate some national programmes. These in turn will create additional demand. It is also proposed to take steps to substitute imports by domestic production. This is expected to take the sector to 6,81,000 crores in 2016-17 at a CAGR of 16.8%.

The current employment of 1.4 million is proposed to be boosted through a series of recommendations to reach 2.8 million by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017)

Capital Goods Industry Strategic Importance

The capital goods industry contributes 12% to the total manufacturing activity which translates to about 1.8% of GDP . If the goal of achieving 9% growth in GDP during the 12th Five Year Plan has to be realized, then it is important for the manufacturing industry to grow at least by 11-13% per annum. This further requires that the Capital Goods sector, which is considered to be the core of manufacturing, should grow at around 17-19%.

The estimated current manpower employment across the six sub-sectors is approximately 1,300,000.

The projected manpower requirement in 2017 across the six sub-sectors is approximately 2,085,000. The projected manpower requirement in 2022 across the six sub-sectors is approximately 3,941,000.

Manufacturing companies, companies that use machinery that manufacture goods and machine tools

Distributors, technological companies that build/use machine tools

Job opportunities are available across India.