Training and performance review, role by role
For each role that matters in manufacturing: what a new joiner, an independent worker and a senior should be able to do, how to train them at each stage, and how to review them.
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Machine operator
Runs a CNC, press, moulding, extrusion or similar machine on the shop floor, loads material, starts the programme or cycle, checks parts and records output. Reports to the shift supervisor or line leader.
Training path and review →Shift supervisor
Leads a production shift in a plant or workshop: allots operators to machines, checks output and quality, handles absence, enforces safety and hands over to the next shift. Reports to the production manager or plant head.
Training path and review →Quality inspector
Checks incoming material, first pieces, in-process parts and final lots against drawings and standards, using gauges and instruments. Records results, tags rejects and reports problems. Reports to the quality manager or head of quality.
Training path and review →Maintenance fitter
Keeps machines, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics and utilities running in a plant. Does daily checks, preventive work and breakdown repairs, and keeps job cards. Reports to the maintenance supervisor or engineer.
Training path and review →Production planner
Turns customer orders into a plan of machines, material, people and dates, tracks progress, chases delays and updates sales on delivery. Works between sales, stores, production and quality. Reports to the production or plant manager.
Training path and review →Packing and dispatch crew member
Packs finished goods, labels, loads and records dispatch at a manufacturing unit. Matches the packing list, handles pallets and cartons, checks quantities and passes vehicles after documents are complete. Reports to the stores or dispatch supervisor.
Training path and review →Assembly fitter and wiring technician
Assembles machines, panels, pumps, valves or electrical products from drawings, fits parts, wires, torques and tests them. Records the work and passes units to inspection. Reports to the assembly supervisor or line leader.
Training path and review →Sales and application engineer
Meets customers, understands their need, selects or designs the right product, prepares quotes and drawings, and supports trials and after-sales. Works between customer, design and production. Reports to the sales head or technical manager.
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