Graduate Engineer Trainee Press Shop

Job Title: Graduate Engineer Trainee (Press Shop)

Department: Manufacturing / Production – Stamping Press Shop

Location: Greater Noida / Pune / Hosur

Reports To: Press Shop Manager / Production Head

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Role Overview

The Graduate Engineer Trainee will undergo structured training in press shop operations, focusing on sheet metal stamping, die handling, production efficiency, and quality control. The role is designed to build strong technical and operational capabilities required to manage high-tonnage press lines and ensure safe, efficient production.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations

• Assist in operating and monitoring mechanical / hydraulic stamping presses
• Support production planning to meet daily output targets
• Track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and identify losses
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and takt time

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2. Die & Tool Management

• Learn die setting, die tryout, and troubleshooting
• Support SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) initiatives to reduce changeover time
• Coordinate with tool room for die maintenance and modifications
• Assist in die inspection and preventive maintenance schedules

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3. Quality Control

• Monitor in-process quality checks for stamped components
• Understand defects such as wrinkling, tearing, burrs, springback
• Work with QA team for root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and standards

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4. Maintenance & TPM

• Participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities
• Support breakdown analysis and corrective actions
• Assist in preventive maintenance planning for presses and feeders

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5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) norms
• Promote safe working practices around high-tonnage presses
• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments

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6. Continuous Improvement

• Work on Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen projects
• Assist in improving productivity, reducing scrap, and optimizing cycle time
• Implement 5S and visual management practices

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7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain production logs, downtime reports, and quality records
• Prepare daily MIS reports
• Support audits (internal / customer / ISO / IATF)

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Required Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
• Freshers or up to 1 year experience

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Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Basic understanding of:
• Sheet metal forming processes
• Press machines (mechanical / hydraulic)
• Tooling & dies
• Engineering drawings & GD&T
• Familiarity with AutoCAD / SolidWorks is an advantage

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Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to work in shop-floor environment & shifts
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• High level of discipline and safety awareness

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Training & Growth Path

• Phase 1: Shop-floor exposure (Press operation & safety)
• Phase 2: Die setting & quality control
• Phase 3: Independent handling of production line
• Future roles: Shift Engineer → Production Engineer → Line Manager

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production target achievement
• OEE improvement
• Rejection / scrap reduction
• Changeover time reduction
• Safety compliance

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Work Environment

• Industrial shop floor with high-tonnage presses (100T – 1000T+)
• Exposure to noise, oil, and heavy equipment
• PPE mandatory