Role & responsibilities
Plan and supervise daily fettling activities to achieve production targets.
Allocate manpower and assign work based on the production schedule.
Monitor grinding, cutting, chipping, and cleaning operations to ensure quality standards.
Ensure castings are processed as per drawings, work instructions, and SOPs.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, NDT, and Dispatch departments for smooth workflow.
Monitor rejection, rework, and scrap, and implement corrective actions to reduce defects.
Ensure all operators follow safety procedures and wear the required PPE.
Maintain discipline, housekeeping (5S), and secure working conditions in the department.
Verify daily production reports, manpower attendance, and machine utilization.
Ensure proper maintenance and protected operation of grinders, cut-off machines, and other fettling equipment.
Train and guide operators on standard work practices, quality requirements, and safety.




Monitor productivity, efficiency, and material consumption, and identify improvement opportunities.
Support continuous improvement (Kaizen), cost reduction, and waste elimination initiatives.
Investigate production issues and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve them promptly.
Report daily production status, quality issues, breakdowns, and manpower requirements to the Production Manager.

Preferred candidate profile
Daily production target achievement
Rejection and rework reduction
Productivity per operator
On-time completion of production schedule
Safety compliance (Zero Lost Time Accidents)
5S and housekeeping compliance
Machine utilization and downtime control
Quality compliance and customer acceptance rate

📌 Engineer Chennai
🏢 Karmen International
📍 Chennai