JOB DESCRIPTION: METAL FABRICATION HELPER
Employment Type: Full-time / Contractual
Location: KMW Workshop / Factory
Experience: Fresher to 2 years preferred
Wage Type: Daily wages
1. Job Purpose
Support welders, fitters, fabricators, painters, and production personnel with material
handling, component preparation, workshop housekeeping, and general production
activities to ensure safe, organised, and timely fabrication in accordance with KMW
quality, safety, and applicable internal Heartfulness requirements.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Material Handling and Production Support
- Load, unload, move, identify, stack, and arrange metal sheets, plates, pipes, angles, channels, components, and other materials.
- Transfer raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished components between storage, cutting, fabrication, welding, grinding, painting, and finished-goods areas.
- Assist skilled workers with measuring, marking, sorting, positioning, and aligning
- Supply tools, materials, and consumables and prepare components for welding, assembly, inspection, and painting.
- Assist with cutting, drilling, grinding, deburring, and finishing only after appropriate training and authorization.
- Identify and report damaged, incorrect, rejected, or rework components.
B. Material Control, Tools, and Housekeeping
- items, scrap, and offcuts to prevent mix-ups and damage.
- Keep tools, workstations, storage areas, and walkways clean and organised; return equipment to designated locations.
- Collect and segregate waste, stack materials securely, and assist with basic counting, identification, and material records.
- Check material availability and report shortages, damaged tools, faulty equipment, and other issues to the supervisor.
- Follow safe lifting practices and use approved handling equipment or seek assistance for heavy and awkward loads.
C. Safety and Teamwork
- Follow KMW safety procedures and wear task-appropriate PPE, including safety footwear, gloves, eye protection, helmets, and hearing protection where required.
- Maintain safe distances from welding arcs, sparks, grinding and cutting operations, hot metal, sharp edges, moving machinery, and suspended loads.
- Never operate welding, cutting, lifting, or other restricted equipment without required training and authorisation.
- Keep emergency exits, fire-safety equipment, and access routes clear; immediately report injuries, near misses, spills, and unsafe conditions.
- Follow supervisor instructions and production priorities, maintain punctuality, cooperate with stores and production teams, and participate in safety briefings and on-the-job training.
3. Qualifications and Experience
- 8th or 10th standard education preferred; practical aptitude will also be
- Freshers may apply; workshop or industrial experience is an advantage.
- ITI or vocational training in fitting, welding, fabrication, or a related trade is desirable but not mandatory.
- Basic familiarity with workshop tools, metal components, or material handling is
- Ability to understand work and safety instructions in a language understood by the candidate.
- Willingness to learn, work under supervision, and perform assigned duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
4. Required Skills and Attributes
- Reliability, punctuality, discipline, and responsible attendance.
- Ability to follow instructions and cooperate with skilled workers.
- Careful handling and storage of materials, tools, and finished components.
- Awareness of workplace safety, cleanliness, and material segregation.
- Willingness to learn and support production requirements as part of a team.
5. Wage and Employment Terms
Final wages will depend on experience, practical capability, assigned duties, and applicable minimum-wage requirements. Payment will follow recorded attendance and the agreed wage cycle. Working hours, overtime, weekly rest, leave, and statutory benefits will be governed by company policy and applicable Indian labour laws.
6. Selection Process
- Initial screening for availability, experience, and willingness to perform workshop duties.
- Assessment of safety awareness, ability to follow instructions, and practical suitability.
- Practical assessment of relevant skills, where applicable.
- Final selection by an authorised KMW representative.
7. Performance Expectations
Handle materials safely, support production schedules, maintain an organised workplace, prevent avoidable damage and wastage, and cooperate with the team to