VMC Operator

Job Title:VMC Operator

Department:Production / Manufacturing

Industry:Engineering / Electrical / Transformer Manufacturing

Experience:1–3 Year

Employment Type:Full-time

Location:Tushar Trans Equipment Pvt Ltd (POR GIDC)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled VMC Operator to operate and monitor Vertical Machining Center (VMC) machines for accurate machining of components as per engineering drawings and production requirements. The candidate will be responsible for machine setup, tool handling, dimensional inspection, and maintaining quality and productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate VMC machines for machining various components as per drawings and specifications.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and machining instructions.
• Perform machine setup, workpiece loading/unloading, tool setting, and job alignment.
• Load and execute CNC/VMC programs and make necessary offset corrections.
• Select and change cutting tools as required.
• Check first-piece and in-process dimensions using vernier caliper, micrometer, height gauge, bore gauge, and other measuring instruments.
• Ensure components are produced within specified tolerances and quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and identify abnormal sounds, vibrations, tool wear, or machining issues.
• Make minor adjustments to cutting parameters and offsets as required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow 5S practices on the shop floor.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
• Maintain production records, inspection reports, and machine-related documentation.
• Coordinate with the Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room teams to resolve machining issues.
• Minimize rejection, rework, tool consumption, and machine downtime.
• Carry out routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance activities.
• Follow production schedules and achieve assigned quality and productivity targets.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• ITI/Diploma in Machinist, Fitter, Mechanical Engineering, or related trade.
• 1–5 years of experience as a VMC/CNC Operator.
• Good knowledge of VMC machine operation and machining processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T basics.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, tool offsets, work offsets, and machining parameters.
• Hands-on experience with measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of CNC/VMC programming is an advantage.
• Good understanding of tolerance, surface finish, and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to work in shifts and meet production targets.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production quantity and machine utilization
• Dimensional accuracy and product quality
• Rejection and rework percentage
• Tool consumption
• Machine downtime
• On-time completion of production jobs
• Compliance with safety and 5S standards
  
  

Skills: machining,components,productivity