Graduate Trainee

Role & responsibilities

• Production & Manufacturing Operations:
  
• Provide active support in day-to-day production, assembly, and manufacturing activities on the plant shop floor.
• Thoroughly understand, interpret, and adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and detailed work instructions.
• Collaborate closely with line operators and floor supervisors to meet daily and periodic production volume targets.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and assembly stages to ensure an uninterrupted, balanced, and smooth workflow.
• Promptly detect, isolate, and escalate production-related delays, bottlenecks, or mechanical issues to the designated supervisor.
• Maintain comprehensive, error-free production logs, shift sheets, and operational records as instructed by departmental leadership.
• Quality Control & Product Standards:
  
• Assist the quality assurance department in upholding and enforcing company product quality standards.
• Support the physical inspection and dimensional verification of raw materials, manufactured components, and finished products.
• Detect, mark, and report non-conforming items, quality deviations, or visual defects directly to the concerned supervisor.
• Adhere strictly to quality control procedures, standardized inspection guidelines, and testing work instructions.
• Prepare, update, and systematically maintain quality control checklists, inspection registers, and deviation reports.
• Machine Handling & Process Operations:
  
• Learn and develop an end-to-end practical understanding of manufacturing machines, industrial equipment, and automated systems.
• Assist certified operators and floor leads during active machine runs and assembly operations.
• Monitor critical machine parameters and operational process indicators in accordance with instructions from technical leads.
• Immediately identify and escalate machine abnormalities, unusual noises, breakdown situations, or process drifts.
• Adhere to all prescribed operating guidelines, handling precautions, and standard safety practices during machine interaction.
• Maintenance & Tooling Support:
  
• Proactively coordinate with the plant maintenance department whenever equipment repairs or line interventions are required.
• Assist technical teams in identifying fundamental mechanical issues, operational wear, or equipment faults.
• Follow standard preventive maintenance routines and equipment care instructions to minimize line downtime.
• Ensure the safe handling, correct usage, and disciplined storage of industrial tools and production equipment.
• Plant Safety, Housekeeping & Regulatory Compliance:
  
• Strictly comply with all factory safety guidelines, operational protocols, and internal company policies.
• Mandatorily wear and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across all active shop-floor zones.
• Uphold a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation and working environment at all times.
• Align fully with workplace discipline standards, operational ethics, and internal behavioral conduct rules.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts, equipment hazards, near-misses, or floor incidents to the concerned plant authority.
• Documentation, Reporting & Team Coordination:
  
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date operational, production, and departmental records.
• Compile and prepare fundamental daily reports regarding output volumes, quality audits, machine runtime, and plant activities.
• Regularly brief shift supervisors and engineering teams on task progress, line challenges, and shift handover details.
• Coordinate effectively across related departments, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Technical teams.
• Function collaboratively as an adaptable team player to help achieve collective plant efficiency and operational targets.

Preferred candidate profile

• Academic Background & Qualifications:
  
• Completed regular Graduate or Post Graduate degree from any branch, stream, or academic specialization.
• Degree must be obtained from an authorized and recognized college, institute, or university.
• Experience Level & Target Audience:
  
• Specifically designed for Freshers and entry-level candidates seeking to build an industrial career within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Candidates with prior exposure to industrial manufacturing, factory internships, or related operational training are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
• Open to individuals with a genuine interest in automobile manufacturing, plant operations, quality control, and industrial engineering practices.
• Technical & Computer Skills:
  
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing practices, industrial workflows, and mechanical processes.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic software applications.
• Capacity to read, comprehend, and follow technical instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety sheets.
• Work Environment & Shift Flexibility:
  
• Comfortable and ready to work in an active automobile manufacturing plant and industrial shop-floor setting.
• Full willingness to work across rotational shift schedules, including standard 8-hour or extended 12-hour shifts as per production demands.
• Physical capability to handle shop-floor movement, standing duties, and continuous line monitoring.
• Behavioral Attributes & Soft Skills:
  
• Learning Mindset: High willingness to learn new industrial processes, automotive technologies, and quality control systems.
• Discipline & Punctuality: Strong sense of personal accountability, workplace discipline, shift adherence, and time-management skills.
• Communication & Coordination: Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across cross-functional plant teams.
• Safety Orientation: A safety-conscious mindset committed to zero-accident practices and standard PPE adherence.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Analytical approach toward resolving shop-floor challenges and supporting continuous process improvement.