Job Title: Press Shop In-Charge (Mechanical Power Press)Location

Kolkata / Howrah, West Bengal

Employment Type

Full-Time

About Us

We are a growing sheet metal manufacturing company specializing in precision sheet metal components and assemblies for the electrical, engineering, industrial, and OEM sectors. We are looking for an experienced Press Shop In-Charge to establish and lead our press shop operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage day-to-day press shop operations.
- Set, align, and trial blanking, piercing, bending, compound, and progressive dies.
- Operate and supervise mechanical power presses and hand presses.
- Study engineering drawings and determine the manufacturing sequence.
- Plan production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
- Ensure first-piece approval before production starts.
- Monitor product quality and reduce rejection and rework.
- Coordinate with external tool rooms for current die development and die modifications.
- Train machine operators and helpers in machine operation, die setting, quality, and safety.




- Ensure proper maintenance, lubrication, and upkeep of machines and tooling.
- Maintain production records, tool history, and machine maintenance logs.
- Implement and enforce safety procedures throughout the press shop.

Required Technical Skills
- 10–15 years of experience in sheet metal press shop operations.
- Hands-on expertise in mechanical power presses.
- Strong knowledge of blanking, piercing, bending, embossing, forming, and deep drawing operations.
- Experience in die setting, die maintenance, and production troubleshooting.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring instruments.
- Knowledge of CRCA, GI, Stainless Steel, Brass, and Aluminium sheet processing.
- Familiarity with quality control procedures and root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications
- ITI (Fitter/Tool & Die Maker/Turner) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience working with OEM or automotive

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