Assistant Manager-Press Shop

CSTech; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CSTech in Dadri, India, seeks a seasoned Press Shop Supervisor to manage daily sheet-metal production and supervise operators, dies and tooling. You will ensure quality, on-time delivery and safe working conditions across the Press Shop.

Responsible for coordinating with Tool Room, Maintenance and Quality to prevent downtime, reduce waste, and improve productivity. 5S and PPE adherence are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background with practical knowledge of Press Shop and sheet-metal operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Hands-on experience with press machines, dies, tools and shop-floor supervision.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily Press Shop production as per requirements.
• Ensure targets are met with quality and timely delivery.
• Supervise operators, helpers and contract manpower.
• Coordinate with Tool Room, Maintenance and other departments for tooling and upkeep.
• Maintain production, rejection and downtime reports and ensure 5S and safety standards.

Skills

Press Shop operations

Sheet metal operations

Power Press knowledge

Dies & fixtures handling

Engineering drawings reading

Team management

Production planning

Quality control

MS Excel

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical

Tools

Power Press

Dies, punches & fixtures

Job description

Job Purpose

To manage and supervise daily Press Shop operations and ensure timely production of quality sheet-metal components used in CSTech products such as surveying equipment, tripods, work benches, tile cutters and other accessories.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily Press Shop production as per production requirements.
• Ensure production targets are achieved with the required quality and timely delivery.
• Handle and monitor Power Press, Hydraulic Press and other press machines.
• Ensure proper machine setting, die installation and production as per drawings and specifications.
• Supervise operators, helpers and contract manpower and allocate work as required.
• Ensure proper availability and use of dies, punches, tools and fixtures; coordinate with the Tool Room for tooling requirements.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department for first-piece approval, inspection and rejection control.
• Identify production problems and take corrective action to reduce rejection and rework.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure availability of raw material and timely supply of components to the next process.
• Control material wastage, scrap and unnecessary consumption.
• Maintain daily production, rejection and machine-downtime reports.
• Ensure proper shift handover and follow-up of pending production activities.
• Maintain safety, PPE, 5S and housekeeping standards in the Press Shop.
• Train and guide operators on machine operation, quality and safety.
• Coordinate with PPC, Stores, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance and other departments for smooth production.
• Support process improvement, productivity improvement and cost-reduction activities.

Required Skills

• Mechanical Engineering background with practical knowledge of Press Shop and sheet-metal operations.
• Knowledge of Power Press.
• Knowledge of dies, punches, fixtures and tooling.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Good manpower handling, team management and shop-floor coordination skills.
• Knowledge of production planning, quality control and problem-solving.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and production reports.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and productivity.

Experience

5-8 years of relevant experience in Press Shop, Sheet Metal, Stamping or Engineering Manufacturing. Hands-on experience in press machines, dies, manpower handling and shop-floor production will be preferred.