Manufacturing Trainee

Groupe Michelin; Chennai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The trainee at Michelin undergoes structured on‑the‑job training across Production, Quality and Maintenance, gaining hands‑on exposure to plant operations, processes and systems. The role involves rotating shifts (A, B, C) to cover diverse tasks.

Michelin offers an entry program for fresh graduates with Diploma/BE/BTech in mechanical disciplines, welcoming freshers or those with up to 1 year of experience to develop technical and teamwork skills in a safety‑minded factory setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production or a related discipline.
• Freshers or up to 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support day-to-day operations in the assigned department as per the rotation plan.
• Assist in production activities, process monitoring and achieving shift targets.
• Support quality checks, inspections, sampling and documentation to ensure product conformity.
• Assist in preventive and breakdown maintenance activities and equipment upkeep.
• Follow SOPs, safety guidelines, 5S and company policies at all times.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, logs and records.
• Participate in training sessions, improvement activities and shift handovers.
• Report any abnormalities, safety hazards or quality issues promptly.

Skills

Basic technical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Discipline

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Plant adaptability

Education

Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / Production

Job description

Role Summary:

The trainee will undergo structured on-the-job training across Production, Quality and Maintenance departments, gaining hands-on exposure to plant operations, processes and systems. The role requires working in rotational shifts (A, B and C).

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and support day-to-day operations in the assigned department as per the rotation plan.
• Assist in production activities, process monitoring and achieving shift targets.
• Support quality checks, inspections, sampling and documentation to ensure product conformity.
• Assist in preventive and breakdown maintenance activities and equipment upkeep.
• Follow SOPs, safety guidelines, 5S and company policies at all times.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, logs and records.
• Participate in training sessions, improvement activities and shift handovers.
• Report any abnormalities, safety hazards or quality issues promptly.

Qualifications & Eligibility:

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production or a related discipline.

Freshers or up to 1 year of experience.

Skills & Attributes:

Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Discipline, punctuality and attention to detail.

Adaptability to work in a plant environment.

Working Conditions:

Rotational 3-shift schedule (including night shifts) and shop-floor working.

Willingness to rotate across departments as per training plan.

Compliance with PPE and safety norms.

About Michelin

Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks. It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries. Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia. In short, whether you look at our mission, our products or our people, Michelin is a company that truly helps you to move forward… Visit our website to discover more about us www.michelin.com