Walk-in | Machine Operator

SS Bright Steels; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Bright Steels in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, seeks a skilled shop floor technician to operate cold forging, bolt forming, and thread rolling machines, following SOPs and work instructions. You will verify tooling, material grade, batch numbers, and part IDs before production, and ensure setup approval for mass production.

You will perform in-process inspections, document production, downtime, and tool changes, maintain tooling, follow 5S and safety rules, report abnormalities, coordinate

Qualifications

• ITI/ Diploma/BE in Mechanical/Production or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in the fasteners, cold forging, bolt forming, or thread rolling.
• Basic machine operation and in-process inspection skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring instruments.
• Discipline, teamwork, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate cold forging and related forming machines per SOPs.
• Verify settings, material grade, batch, and part IDs before production.
• Record hourly production, downtime, and tool changes.
• Inspect first-off parts and in-process quality per control plan.
• Maintain tooling and report wear or breakdowns promptly.
• Ensure 5S and safety compliance; use PPE and lockout procedures.
• Coordinate with QA and maintenance; hand over shift status.

Skills

Basic machine operation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Measurement instruments

In-process inspection

Discipline & teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

ITI / Diploma / BE in Mechanical/Production, or related

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Machine Operation

• Operate cold forging, bolt former, part former, nut former, and thread rolling machines as per approved SOPs and work instructions.
• Verify machine settings, tooling, raw material grade, batch number, and component identification before production.
• Follow approved setup parameters and obtain setup approval before commencing mass production.
• Maintain continuous machine operation and achieve daily and shift-wise production targets.
• Monitor machine performance and report abnormal noise, vibration, load variation, or breakdowns immediately.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Inspect first-off components and obtain approval from the authorized inspector or supervisor before mass production.
• Conduct in-process inspections according to the control plan and specified inspection frequency.
• Check critical dimensions, thread profiles, head dimensions, length, diameter, and visual defects as applicable.
• Identify and segregate rejected, suspected, and rework components as per the approved identification procedure.
• Maintain setup approval records and in-process inspection sheets.
• Follow poka-yoke requirements and prevent the production of nonconforming components.

Tooling & Machine Maintenance

• Inspect punches, dies, trimming tools, thread rolling dies, and other tooling for wear or damage.
• Monitor tool life and record tool changes as per approved standards.
• Perform autonomous maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic machine checks.
• Report tool breakage, abnormal ejection, die pickup, and other machine abnormalities to the supervisor.
• Never bypass safety devices or make unauthorized machine adjustments.

Production & Documentation

• Record hourly production, rejection quantities, machine downtime, and tool changes accurately.
• Ensure traceability of raw materials and components through correct grade, batch number, and identification records.
• Communicate production status, pending issues, and abnormal conditions during shift handover.

Safety, 5S & Environmental Compliance

• Wear prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, ear protection, and safety glasses as required.
• Follow machine guarding, interlock, emergency stop, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization in accordance with 5S standards.
• Segregate scrap and waste as per company procedures.
• Comply with workplace safety rules and environmental management requirements.
• Stop the machine and immediately inform the supervisor if any unsafe condition is identified.

Reporting & Coordination

• Report to the Production Supervisor / Shift In-charge.
• Coordinate with the Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve production and machine-related issues.
• Report production output, rejection, downtime, tooling issues, and quality deviations to the supervisor.
• Ensure proper shift handover and communicate pending activities and machine status to the incoming operator or supervisor.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: ITI / Diploma / BE in Mechanical, Production, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 510 years of relevant experience in the fasteners industry, cold forging, bolt forming, nut forming, or thread rolling.
• Technical Skills: Basic machine operation, engineering drawing interpretation, use of measuring instruments, and in-process inspection.
• Personal Skills: Discipline, teamwork, problem-solving, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the bright steel, forging, or fasteners manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Team-handling and leadership abilities.