Job Description - Production Engineer (Copper Electroplating)

Position : Production Engineer Department : Manufacturing / Production Experience : 3-5 Years Industry : Copper Electroplating / Surface Finishing / Earthing & Lightning Protection Products Location : Chennai

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and execute daily production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
- Supervise copper electroplating operations, including pre-treatment, electroplating, rinsing, passivation, and finishing processes.
- Monitor and control plating parameters such as current density, voltage, plating time, temperature, pH, and copper concentration.
- Ensure coating thickness, adhesion, and surface finish meet specified quality standards.
- Monitor chemical bath health and coordinate replenishment and maintenance activities.
- Improve productivity by reducing cycle time, rework, rejection, and process downtime.
- Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Planning departments for smooth production flow.
- Ensure proper utilization of manpower, equipment, and production resources.
- Maintain production records, shift reports, process logs, and daily MIS reports.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed for rectifiers, plating tanks, pumps, cranes, polishing machines, and other production equipment.
- Monitor consumption of copper anodes, chemicals, acids, additives, and utilities to reduce manufacturing costs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safe handling of chemicals.
- Train operators and technicians on process control, safety, and standard operating procedures.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
- Participate in internal and external quality audits.

Required Qualifications





- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Production Engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience in copper electroplating, metal finishing, or surface treatment industries.
- Experience with electroplating of MS rods, pipes, earthing electrodes, or similar metal components is preferred.

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of electroplating principles and electrochemistry.
- Knowledge of copper plating process parameters and bath chemistry.
- Familiarity with coating thickness measurement methods and quality inspection techniques.
- Experience in production planning, process optimization, and productivity improvement.
- Ability to troubleshoot plating defects such as poor adhesion, burning, pitting, roughness, and uneven coating.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and production reporting.

Preferred Skills

- Leadership and team management.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Valuable communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under production targets and deadlines.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
- Production efficiency and machine utilization.
- Reduction in rejection, rework, and scrap.
- Chemical and copper consumption per unit produced.
- On-time delivery performance.
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Safety compliance and zero lost-time incidents.
- Continuous improvement initiatives implemented.

Compensation

- Performance-based incentives may be offered based on productivity, quality, and cost-saving achievements.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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