Production Operator - Japan Training Program (Synthetic Leather)

ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
We are launching an automotive parts manufacturing plant in Gujarat
together with a Japanese company, and we are looking for the founding members of the production team.

The Japanese partner company:
- Founded in 1935; listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
- A leading supplier of automotive interior materials for mid- to high-grade vehicle models
- Group revenue approx. JPY 55.8 billion; 1,393 employees across 14 domestic and 3 overseas locations
- This will be its first manufacturing plant in India

iTips Pvt. Ltd. recruits and trains Indian engineers and technicians for
Japanese manufacturers, including full pre-departure Japanese language and
technical training. We are handling recruitment, training and placement for this project.

Education: 12th Pass / ITI / Diploma (any stream)

Key Skills: Production Operator, Machine Operation, Manufacturing,
Quality Control, 5S, Shift Work, Japanese Language
(willing to learn), Fresher, Willing to Relocate

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The plant operates seven processes: compounding, calender rolling, fabric
lamination, surface coating, foaming and embossing, punching and final
inspection, and equipment maintenance.

Your process is decided after selection, based on your progress and
aptitude. You will master one primary process while also learning the
adjacent upstream and downstream operations. Duties include machine
operation, temperature and quality control, in-process inspection, and
maintaining production records.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 12th Pass or above. We do not differentiate by school, college or stream.
- Able to follow rules without exception - safety, quality, 5S and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Able to take instruction, and to work as part of a team.
- Physically fit for shift work and overtime. Some processes involve high
temperatures, rotating machinery and organic solvents, with mandatory protective equipment.
- Seeking long-term employment. Candidates with a pattern of frequent job changes will not be considered.

No manufacturing experience required.
No Japanese ability required at the time of application.

PREFERRED (NOT MANDATORY):
- Any manufacturing or factory experience
- Any level of Japanese language ability
- Calender rolling machine exposure, or knowledge of PVC resin
- Forklift, weighing, hoist or slinging experience
- Industrial sewing machine experience, or knowledge of knitted and woven fabrics
- Visual inspection experience

SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Application screening
2. Online aptitude assessment (arithmetic, comprehension, personality and safety awareness)
3. Online interview
4. Health check, including vision and colour-vision test (certain processes require normal colour vision)
5. Enrolment in the training programme
6. Final selection by the Japanese company

NOTE:

Enrolment in the training programme is not a guarantee of final
employment. Progress reports on 5S discipline, teamwork and learning pace are reviewed throughout the training period.