Production Trainee (FTE)

Role overview

Production Trainee (FTE) at Rockwell Automation

As a Trainee – Machine Shop, you will support daily shopfloor operations and learn core manufacturing processes.

You will work closely with the production team under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in machine operations, quality checks, and safety practices.

This is an onsite role based in Kancheepuram, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Your

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day machine shop operations
• Operate and support machines such as punching, drilling, tapping, and powder coating
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and follow safety guidelines
• Support production targets related to quality and productivity
• Support basic machine setup, measurement, and inspection activities
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow 5S practices in the work area
• Learn and improve technical and operational skills under supervision
• The Essentials - You Will Have:
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any degree (with willingness to work in machine shop)
• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts
• Willingness to work in a shopfloor/production environment
• Ability to work in shifts, if required
• The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or machine shop environment
• Exposure to conventional machining processes (drilling, tapping, punching, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of measurement tools and inspection methods

Employment details

• Location: Chennai [India], Tamil Nadu [India]

About the employer

• Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile.

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes …
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• ... and other local benefits!
• At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
• #LI-Onsite
• #LI-HG1

Additional role details

• With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special.
• Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
• We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.
• And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!