JOB DESCRIPTION – MACHINE SHOP INCHARGE (CNC & MOULDING)

1. JOB PURPOSE

To manage and control the overall operations of the CNC Machine Shop and Moulding Section, ensuring achievement of daily production targets, effective machine utilisation, optimum manpower deployment and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The Machine Shop Incharge shall be responsible for monitoring machine-wise production performance, production plan versus actual, planned working hours versus actual working hours, machine idle hours and downtime.

The position requires strong shop-floor control, technical knowledge, data-based performance monitoring and continuous improvement to maximise machine productivity and reduce manufacturing losses.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Production Planning & Execution

- Execute daily, weekly and monthly production plans received from PPC and the Production Manager.
- Prepare machine-wise and part-number-wise production schedules for CNC and Moulding sections.
- Ensure achievement of daily production targets as per the approved production plan.
- Monitor production plan versus actual output for every machine.
- Allocate jobs based on machine capacity, tooling availability and production priorities.
- Ensure priority customer orders and MOQ production requirements are completed within committed timelines.
- Monitor production progress throughout the shift and take immediate corrective action for deviations.
- Ensure optimum utilization of available machines and manpower.
- Coordinate with PPC for schedule changes, pending orders and urgent production requirements.
- Ensure proper shift handover and continuity of production activities.

B. CNC Machine Shop Management

- Manage all CNC machines and ensure achievement of machine-wise production targets.
- Allocate jobs to CNC machines based on approved production schedules.
- Ensure correct machine loading and job sequencing.
- Monitor cycle time, output per hour and machine productivity.
- Ensure correct tools, fixtures, programmes and machining parameters are available.
- Ensure first-piece approval before proceeding with regular production, wherever applicable.
- Monitor tool life, tool consumption and machining abnormalities.
- Coordinate with Maintenance for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time and improve machining efficiency.
- Monitor rejection, rework and material wastage.
- Ensure machine-wise production and downtime records are maintained accurately.

C. Moulding Section Management

- Manage daily operations of the Moulding Section.
- Execute moulding production schedules as per approved requirements.
- Monitor machine-wise and part-number-wise production output.
- Ensure correct mould availability and proper mould installation.
- Monitor cycle time, production quantity and machine performance.
- Ensure correct process parameters are maintained as per approved specifications.
- Monitor material consumption and moulding rejection.
- Coordinate with Quality for first-piece approval and process inspection.
- Ensure moulds are handled, maintained and stored properly.




- Coordinate with Maintenance for moulding machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to improve moulding productivity and reduce cycle time.
- Maintain accurate production, rejection and downtime records.

D. Machine-wise Production Plan vs Actual Monitoring

- Monitor production plan versus actual achievement for every CNC and moulding machine.
- Maintain machine-wise and part-number-wise production performance reports.
- Identify machines not achieving planned production quantities.
- Analyse reasons for production shortfalls.
- Take corrective action to recover pending production quantities.
- Report daily production achievement to the Production Manager.
- Ensure production records match actual physical output.
- Monitor hourly production performance wherever applicable.

E. Planned Hours vs Actual Hours Monitoring

- Prepare and monitor planned machine working hours against actual machine working hours.
- Record machine-wise planned production hours for every shift.
- Monitor actual running hours for each CNC and moulding machine.
- Identify differences between planned and actual operating hours.
- Analyse losses due to breakdown, setup, changeover, material shortage, manpower shortage and other operational reasons.
- Ensure all machine-hour deviations are recorded with proper reasons.
- Review machine-hour utilizations daily.
- Submit planned versus actual hour reports to the Production Manager.
- Take corrective action to improve productive machine hours.
- Ensure machine-hour data is accurate and supported by shop-floor records.

F. Machine Idle Time & Downtime Monitoring

- Maintain machine-wise idle time and downtime records for all CNC and moulding machines.
- Record every instance of machine idling during the shift.
- Categorise idle time under standard reasons such as:
- No production plan / no job allocation.
- Raw material shortage.
- Tooling or fixture shortage.
- Operator / manpower shortage.
- Machine breakdown.
- Programme or setting issue.
- Quality-related stoppage.
- Job changeover and setup.
- Waiting for inspection or approval.
- Power or utility interruption.
- Analyse major idle-time contributors.
- Identify recurring machine stoppages and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with PPC, Stores, Purchase, Quality and Maintenance to eliminate avoidable idle time.
- Review machine idle data daily and highlight abnormal losses.
- Develop action plans to reduce idle hours.
- Ensure no machine remains idle without a recorded reason.
- Submit daily machine-wise idle time reports to the Production Manager.

G. Manpower Management

- Allocate operators, setters and helpers based on machine loading and production requirements.
- Monitor attendance and shift-wise manpower availability.




- Ensure operators are deployed effectively across machines.
- Monitor operator productivity and skill utilisation.
- Ensure operators follow approved work instructions.
- Identify skill gaps and arrange operator training.
- Maintain shop-floor discipline.
- Ensure proper shift handover and job allocation.
- Report manpower shortages and additional requirements.
- Develop multi-skilled operators wherever possible.

H. Quality & Process Control

- Ensure all jobs are manufactured as per approved drawings and specifications.
- Ensure first-piece approval before regular production wherever required.
- Monitor in-process quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Coordinate with Quality for inspection and defect resolution.
- Ensure rejected and non-conforming materials are properly segregated.
- Analyse recurring machining and moulding defects.
- Implement corrective actions to reduce rejection and rework.
- Ensure process parameters and work instructions are followed.
- Maintain product and process traceability.
- Prevent non-conforming materials from moving to subsequent processes.

I. Machine Maintenance & Tool Management

- Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive maintenance of CNC and moulding machines.
- Ensure daily machine condition checks are carried out.
- Monitor breakdown frequency and downtime.
- Ensure proper tool, fixture and mould availability.
- Monitor tool life and replacement requirements.
- Report abnormal machine conditions immediately.
- Ensure basic machine cleaning and lubrication activities are completed.
- Coordinate for timely breakdown rectification.
- Maintain machine-wise maintenance and breakdown records.
- Recommend improvements to enhance machine reliability.

J. Material & WIP Management

- Ensure availability of raw materials before starting production.
- Coordinate with Stores for material issue and shortages.
- Monitor material consumption against production output.
- Ensure proper identification of raw materials and WIP.
- Monitor pending quantities at each production stage.
- Ensure completed machined and molded components are transferred to the next process.
- Prevent material mix-up and unnecessary handling.
- Minimize scrap and material wastage.
- Ensure proper documentation of production quantities and material movement.

3. KEY EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The Machine Shop Incharge shall be accountable for:

- Achieving assigned daily production targets in CNC and Moulding sections.
- Maintaining machine-wise production plan versus actual reports.
- Monitoring planned hours versus actual running hours.
- Maintaining accurate machine-wise idle-time and downtime records.
- Reducing avoidable machine idle hours.
- Improving machine productivity and utilisation.
- Ensuring optimum manpower deployment.
- Reducing rejection, rework and material wastage.
- Ensuring proper tool, fixture and mould availability.
- Maintaining ERP accuracy and production documentation.
- Ensuring quality, safety and 5S compliance.
- Providing daily machine performance reports to the Production Manager.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Machine shop incharge (India)
🏢 Canarys Automation
📍 India