Department: Production / Machine ShopIndustry: Heavy Engineering & ManufacturingDesignation: Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) Machine OperatorReporting To: Machine Shop Supervisor / Production Manager
1. Job Purpose
To operate and manage Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) machines for machining large and heavy components as per engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
2. Roles & Responsibilities
- Operate VTL machines for turning, facing, boring, drilling, and other machining operations.
- Read and understand engineering drawings, job specifications, and machining tolerances.
- Perform machine setting, job loading, alignment, and tool setting.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, and machining parameters.
- Monitor machining operations and ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Conduct in-process inspection using vernier calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other measuring instruments.
- Maintain proper surface finish and dimensional accuracy as per drawings.
- Identify machining defects and take corrective action.
- Maintain machine cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenance.
- Follow safety procedures while handling heavy components and operating machinery.
- Maintain production records, machine utilization,
and job completion reports.
- Coordinate with the quality and production departments to achieve production targets.
3. Required Qualifications & Experience
- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 2–5 years of experience in VTL machine operation.
- Experience in heavy engineering or machining industries preferred.
- Knowledge of conventional or CNC VTL machines.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand machining tolerances.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments and cutting tools.
4. Required Skills
- VTL machine operating and setting skills.
- Knowledge of machining processes and cutting parameters.
- Positive understanding of engineering drawings.
- Dimensional inspection and quality control.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Safety awareness and teamwork.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production target achievement.
- Job rejection and rework percentage.
- Dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
- Machine utilization and productivity.
- Tool consumption and machine downtime.
- Compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.