VMC In Charge

Role Overview

The VMC In Charge will oversee the day-to-day functioning of advanced multi-axis CNC machines, including Mazak INTEGREX models and similar multi-tasking equipment, ensuring efficient manufacturing performance and achieving production goals with quality and timeliness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflows of multi-axis CNC machines such as Mazak INTEGREX.
• Coordinate workforce, allocate machinery and assign tasks strategically to fulfill production targets while upholding quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Ensure appropriate machine setup, tooling arrangements, program uploads, trial runs, and production as per authorized process guidelines and CNC instructions.
• Monitor metrics including machine utilization, operational efficiency, cycle durations, consumable tooling use, defects, and rework, taking corrective measures when necessary.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing Engineering, CAM, Quality, and Maintenance departments to troubleshoot and resolve machining or production challenges.
• Maintain strict compliance with process parameters, work procedures, inspection criteria, safety protocols, and 5S workplace standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to operators on machine handling, setup, tooling, inspection practices, and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications and Expertise

• Extensive hands-on experience in CNC multi-axis machining including milling, turning, and mill-turn operations.
• Proficient with 3 to 5-axis CNC machines, especially Mazak INTEGREX or equivalent multi-tasking equipment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming, tooling configurations, workholding methods, cutting parameters, and tool offset adjustments.
• Capability to interpret engineering blueprints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and process documentation accurately.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing teams across multiple shifts.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Background in Oil & Gas sector, completion tools, heavy engineering, or precision machining industries.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol control systems, Mastercam software-generated CNC programs, and program prove-out procedures.
• Expertise optimizing machining of complex parts, improving cycle times, extending tool life, and maximizing machine use.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D problem-solving, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing production metrics dashboards, performing hourly monitoring, and conducting daily review sessions.

Eligibility

Candidates should possess a B.Tech or B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering.