Job highlights

- ITI/Diploma in Mechanical or related trades with 1-10 years experience in MFD/CNC/woodworking machine operation

- Operate and set up machines for drilling, routing, cutting furniture panels; monitor quality and dimensions; perform routine maintenance and coordinate troubleshooting

Role & responsibilities

- Operate and monitor machines used for processing modular furniture components and panels.

- Set up the machine as per job requirements, drawings and process specifications.

- Load and unload panels/components safely and ensure correct positioning and clamping.

- Set and monitor machine parameters, programs, tools and fixtures as required for different jobs.

- Perform drilling, routing, cutting and other required machining operations as per the production plan.

- Ensure accurate dimensions, hole positions, machining quality and finish of furniture components.

- Read and understand engineering drawings, job cards, work instructions and process specifications.

- Carry out first-piece inspection and routine quality checks using appropriate measuring instruments.

- Identify dimensional deviations, machining defects and abnormalities and take corrective action.

- Perform routine machine checks and coordinate with maintenance/engineering teams for breakdown and technical issues.

- Carry out basic machine cleaning, lubrication and autonomous maintenance activities.

- Ensure optimum machine utilization while achieving production, quality and delivery targets.

- Maintain proper machine records, production reports and rejection/rework details.

- Follow SOPs,



safety standards, 5S and quality requirements at all times.

- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and other teams to ensure smooth workflow.

- Support continuous improvement, productivity improvement and waste reduction initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Fitter, Machinist, Mechatronics or related trades/disciplines.

- 110 years of hands-on experience as a machine operator in furniture, woodworking, panel processing, automotive or other precision manufacturing industries.

- Candidates with experience in MFD / CNC / woodworking / panel processing machines will be preferred.

- Practical knowledge of machine setup, parameter setting, tool changeover and job changeover.

- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions and work instructions.

- Experience in operating machines for drilling, routing, cutting and machining of furniture panels/components.

- Knowledge of basic measuring instruments such as Vernier caliper, measuring tape, gauges, etc.

- Good understanding of quality standards, dimensional accuracy and defect identification.

- Ability to identify basic machine abnormalities and coordinate for timely troubleshooting.

- Hands-on, disciplined and quality-conscious approach to shop-floor operations.

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

- Candidates with exposure to 5S, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices will be preferred.

- Valuable teamwork, communication and adherence to safety and workplace discipline.

📌 Machine Operator (Hosur)
🏢 Nilkamal
📍 Hosur