Job Description

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage end-to-end production activities in sheet metal, angle, and structural fabrication, ensuring delivery of high-quality components on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Management

Plan, organize, and oversee daily fabrication activities involving sheet metal, angles, channels, beams, and structural assemblies. Ensure production schedules are aligned with customer delivery timelines and project deadlines. Optimize shop floor layout and workflow to improve productivity and reduce cycle time.

2. Technical Oversight

Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and quality standards (AWS, ASME, ISO). Supervise cutting, bending, welding (MIG/TIG/ARC), drilling, and assembly processes. Coordinate with design and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

3. Resource & Manpower Planning

Allocate manpower and resources efficiently to meet production targets. Guide and supervise welders, fitters, machine operators, and fabricators. Develop training programs to upskill workers in fabrication techniques and safety protocols.

4. Quality & Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to quality control processes, including in-process and final inspection. Liaise with QA/QC to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions. Maintain compliance with industry standards and certifications.

5. Cost & Efficiency Improvement

Monitor material utilization and scrap reduction. Implement lean manufacturing practices (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis). Control operating costs while maintaining production efficiency and product quality.

6. Equipment & Maintenance

Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance of machines such as press brakes, shearing machines, CNC plasma cutters, and welding equipment. Identify needs for new tools or upgrades to existing machines for improved performance.

7. Safety & Statutory Compliance

Enforce strict EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards on the shop floor. Conduct regular safety drills, toolbox talks, and hazard identification assessments.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

8-15years in heavy fabrication, with hands-on experience in sheet metal, angle/section, and structural steel fabrication.

Industry Preference:

Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure Fabrication, Construction Equipment, Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), or Steel Fabrication units.

Key Skills:

Fabrication and welding process expertise Strong understanding of drawings and fabrication standards Leadership and shop floor supervision Cost control and production optimization Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting Safety and compliance awareness
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund
Work Location: In person