Engineer - Production

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the Aluminium Extrusion Press and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure proper die setup, billet loading, extrusion parameters and profile handling as per production requirements.
• Monitor billet alloy, temperature and extrusion process parameters and take corrective action when required.
• Monitor daily production output, productivity and minimize machine downtime.
• Ensure production is carried out as per the daily production plan and schedule.
• Inspect extruded profiles for dimensions, surface quality, straightness and other customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality for quality inspection and rejection control.
• Ensure compliance with ISO procedures, SOPs, work instructions and quality standards.
• Supervise operators, helpers and contract manpower and ensure proper manpower allocation and discipline.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Tooling and Planning teams for smooth production.
• Report and escalate machine breakdowns, process abnormalities and quality issues.
• Prepare and maintain shift production reports, downtime reports, rejection reports and production records.
• Ensure proper 5S, housekeeping and safe working practices in the production area.
• Support Kaizen, productivity improvement, scrap reduction and cost-reduction activities.

Key Technical Skills

• Aluminium Extrusion Press Operation
• Die Setup & Die Change
• Billet & Alloy Knowledge
• Extrusion Process Parameters
• Profile Quality Inspection
• Production Planning & Monitoring
• Downtime & Scrap Reduction
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Team & Shift Management
• ISO / Quality System Compliance
• 5S & Kaizen