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Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Strategic sourcing of parts with the knowledge of following processes:
Fabrication and Assembly:
- Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal using hand tools and machines.
- Assemble parts to create tractor components, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications.
Additional Skills:
- Welding and soldering expertise.
- Knowledge of metal properties and best practices in fabrication.
- Understanding of quality control standards in manufacturing.
Costing in Sheet Metal Fabrication:
1. Material Costs:
- The cost of raw materials such as steel, aluminum, copper, etc.
- Includes costs associated with purchasing, transportation, and storage.
2. Labor Costs:
- Wages for technicians and laborers.
- Additional costs for overtime and specialized skill labor.
3. Equipment Costs:
- Depreciation of machinery like press brakes, cutting machines, and welding tools.
- Maintenance and repair costs for equipment.
4. Overhead Costs:
- Utility expenses, rent of the manufacturing facility, administrative costs.
- Costs associated with safety equipment and compliance with regulations.
5. Production Costs:
- Costs related to setup and changeover times between different parts.
- Costs for quality control, testing, and inspection processes.
6 Miscellaneous Costs:
- Packaging and shipping costs for finished products.
- Marketing and distribution expenses.
Sheet Metal Knowledge:
Types of Sheet Metal:
- Steel: Carbon steel, stainless steel. (HR and CR)
- Copper and brass.
Material Properties
Fabrication Techniques
Joining Techniques
Finishing Processes
Design Considerations
Safety Practices
Estimating Costs for a Project:
Calculate total material requirement and cost based on designs and specifications.
Determine labour hours required and associated costs.
Sum up overhead and miscellaneous costs to provide a comprehensive budget.
Optimizing Production:
Process optimization to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Investment in new technologies for cost-effective manufacturing.
Good Team Player
Costing and sheet metal knowledge are crucial for ensuring efficient and cost-effective production processes in the manufacturing industry. Understanding these components helps in making informed decisions regarding material selection, fabrication techniques, and overall production management
Preferred Industries
Automobile
Farm Sector
Education Qualification
BE in mechanical engineering / production engineering
General Experience
2 - 4 yrs
Critical Experience
System Generated Core Skills
Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills
Project Planning & Execution
Risk Analysis
Supplier Selection
Pricing
Price Optimization
Supplier Risk Management
Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing
Benchmarking
System Generated Secondary Skills
Negotiation
Project Management
Supplier Management
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