Assembly Technician

Rockwell Automation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mindfulness programs

Volunteer and donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing program

Digital course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in India’s Tamil Nadu region is seeking an assembly technician to perform efficient and accurate assembly of components and sub-assemblies. You will follow SOPs, use assembly tools safely, and help maintain production records under daily targets in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires an ITI or diploma, willingness to work shifts, and basic quality-inspection knowledge. Exposure to Lean/Kaizen is a plus, with opportunities to grow in a global technology company.

Qualifications

• ITI or diploma in engineering or related field.
• Familiar with reading engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of quality concepts and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods following SOPs.
• Operate assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment safely.
• Maintain production records and support line balancing.
• Follow safety, 5S and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Assembly

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Shift work

Manual assembly

Education

ITI / Diploma

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

To perform assembly operations efficiently and accurately by following standard operating procedures, ensuring product quality, safety compliance, and achievement of daily production targets.

You will report to Production Supervisor / Assembly Manager and follow a onsite working schedule in India Kancheepuram.

Your responsibilities:

Assembly Operations

• Perform assembly of components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods following approved work instructions, drawings, and SOPs
• Operate assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, and production equipment safely
• Follow defined process flow, cycle time, and takt time requirements

Quality Assurance

• Ensure assembled products meet specified quality standards and customer requirements
• Perform self-inspection and in-process quality checks
• Identify, record, and report defects, deviations, or abnormalities in the process
• Support corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and rework

Production & Documentation

• Achieve assigned daily production targets with optimum efficiency
• Maintain accurate production records, traceability documents, and check sheets
• Support line balancing and productivity improvement activities

  Safety & 5S

  • Follow all EHS rules, safety procedures, and PPE requirements
  • Maintain workplace cleanliness and organisation according to 5S standards
  • Report unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents immediately

  Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Support root cause analysis and improvement implementation
  • Provide improvement suggestions to enhance productivity, quality, and safety

  The essentials -You will have

  • 2-5 years: Assembly Technician / Assembly Operator
  • ITI / Diploma
  • Knowledge of assembly processes, tools, and equipment
  • Read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions
  • Basic knowledge of quality concepts and inspection techniques
  • Capability to handle tools and manual assembly tasks
  • Willingness to work in shifts following production requirements
  • Ability to stand for extended periods

  The Preferred-You Might also have:

  Exposure to following industries

  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Electrical
  • Heavy Engineering
  • Manufacturing Industry

  What We Offer:

  Our benefits package includes ...

  • Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
  • Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
  • On-demand digital course library for professional development

  ... and other local benefits!

  At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.