CNC Production Operator

Company: Pneumatic Power Tools & Company (PPT)

Job Location: Kasba Industrial Estate, Phase III, Kolkata, West Bengal

Department: Manufacturing & Precision Engineering

Position: CNC Machine Operator – Turning / VMC / HMC / CNC Grinding

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Experience Required: 2–5 years preferred

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and technical skills

Openings: Multiple positions

About the company, Pneumatic Power Tools & Company (PPT), established in 1975, is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Indian manufacturing company specializing in industrial strapping equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, precision-engineered components, and custom manufacturing solutions.

With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, five manufacturing facilities, and a workforce of 100+ professionals, PPT is expanding its precision machining capabilities to serve domestic and international industrial customers.

Website: www.strappingtoolppt.com

Machines Available at PPTWe are seeking skilled CNC operators with hands-on experience operating one or more of the following machines at our manufacturing facilities.

CNC MachineMake / ModelCNC External Cylindrical GrindingEG450 – 2 AxisHeavy-Duty CNC LatheBFW RHINO 2570CNC Surface GrindingPinnacle CNC 2X 7530Horizontal Machining Centre (HMC)Prima 44 ProVertical Machining Centre (VMC)BMV45+TC24

Important: Candidates are not required to have experience on all five machines. Experience with at least one relevant machine category is acceptable. Candidates with multi-machine operating or setup experience will receive preference.

• Key Responsibilities1. CNC Machine Operation Operate assigned CNC turning, milling, or grinding machines according to production schedules.
• Set up jobs using approved programs, machining drawings, tools, fixtures, and work holding arrangements.
• Perform machine startup, tool offset adjustments, job changeovers, and first-piece verification.
• Monitor cutting parameters, surface finish, dimensions, and machine performance.
• Identify tool wear, abnormal vibration, machining defects, and operational issues.
• Maintain consistent machining quality while minimizing rejection and downtime.
• 2. Precision Machining & Quality Control Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Measure finished components using vernier calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Perform in-process inspections and dimensional checks.
• Ensure components meet required dimensional accuracy and surface finish standards.
• Record inspection results and report nonconforming components to the supervisor.
• 3. Production Efficiency Achieve assigned daily production and machining targets.
• Monitor machining cycle times and reduce unnecessary idle time.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, and rejection records.
• Coordinate with production engineers, programmers, and quality inspectors.
• Support improvements in machining efficiency, setup time, and tool life.
• 4. Machine Maintenance & Safety Conduct daily machine inspections and basic operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Check coolant levels, lubrication, tooling condition, and workholding security.
• Follow machine safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Report machine breakdowns or abnormal operating conditions immediately.
• Follow lockout and maintenance authorization procedures before performing any work requiring machine isolation.

Qualification Requirements

Education

• ITI in Machinist, Turner, Fitter, or relevant trade; or
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.

Technical Experience

• Minimum 2 years of practical CNC machine operation preferred.
• Experience in CNC turning, VMC, HMC, cylindrical grinding, or surface grinding.
• Ability to understand machining drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Familiarity with CNC controllers, tool offsets, machining parameters, and inspection methods.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work holding methods, and machine safety.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or equivalent CNC control systems.
• Ability to perform independent machine setup and job changeover.
• Basic CNC program reading and troubleshooting.
• Experience manufacturing precision mechanical components in batch production.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality processes.

Performance Expectations Selected operators will be evaluated on:

• Production output versus assigned targets.
• Quality, dimensional accuracy, and rejection rate.
• Machine utilization and cycle-time consistency.
• Setup efficiency and production downtime.
• Safety compliance, attendance, and teamwork.
• What PPT Offers Long-term employment opportunities with an established Indian manufacturer.
• Exposure to modern CNC machining and precision engineering.
• Opportunities to develop skills across different CNC machine technologies.
• Professional manufacturing environment focused on quality and productivity.
• Career growth opportunities toward Senior CNC Operator, Setter, or Production Supervisor positions.