Hiring MIG Welding Shop Supervisors – Robotic Welding Line – VeeGee Auto Components Pvt. Ltd.

Hiring MIG Welding Shop Supervisors – Robotic Welding Line

VeeGee Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. | Becharaji (Jalishana), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

VeeGee Auto Components Pvt. Ltd., a reputed and fast-growing manufacturer in the automobile components industry, is inviting applications from experienced MIG Welding Shop Supervisors for its Robotic Welding Line at its manufacturing facility located in Becharaji (Jalishana), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This opportunity is ideal for skilled welding professionals who want to take the next step in their career by working in a modern, technology-driven automotive manufacturing environment.

About VeeGee Auto Components Pvt. Ltd.

VeeGee Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. is a well-established name in the automotive components sector, known for its strong focus on quality, productivity, automation, and continuous improvement. The company supplies critical welded and fabricated components to leading OEMs and Tier-1 customers, following stringent quality and safety standards.

With increasing production volumes and expansion of robotic welding operations, VeeGee Auto Components is strengthening its shopfloor leadership team by hiring capable and result-oriented MIG Weld Shop Supervisors.

Position Details

• Designation: Supervisor – MIG Weld Shop (Robotic Line)
• Industry: Automobile Components Manufacturing
• Department: Welding / Production
• Location: Becharaji (Jalishana), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience Requirement

•  Experience: 2.5 Years ~8 year

Candidates must have hands-on experience in MIG welding operations, preferably in robotic welding lines within automotive or auto-component manufacturing plants.

Salary & Compensation

• Monthly Salary Range: ₹25,000 to ₹50,000
• Salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and current role
• Growth opportunities based on performance and contribution

Key Job Responsibilities

The selected Supervisor – MIG Weld Shop will be responsible for managing day-to-day welding operations and ensuring smooth production flow. Key responsibilities include:

1. Robotic MIG Welding Operations

• Supervising MIG welding processes on robotic welding lines
• Ensuring proper welding parameters, fixtures, and setups
• Monitoring weld quality, penetration, and consistency

2. Production & Manpower Management

• Managing weld shop manpower and shift activities
• Ensuring achievement of daily production targets
• Coordinating with planning, quality, and maintenance teams

3. Quality Assurance & Defect Control

• Ensuring adherence to welding standards and SOPs
• Reducing weld defects such as porosity, spatter, undercut, and cracks
• Supporting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Continuous Improvement Activities

• Implementing 5S, Kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives
• Supporting cycle time reduction and line balancing
• Driving cost reduction through process optimization

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensuring shopfloor safety and PPE compliance
• Maintaining discipline and housekeeping in the weld shop
• Following company policies and statutory norms

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of MIG welding processes
• Experience with robotic welding lines (preferred)
• Ability to read and understand weld drawings and symbols
• Leadership and team-handling skills
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems

Why Join VeeGee Auto Components Pvt. Ltd.?

• Exposure to advanced robotic welding technology
• Stable organization with growth-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work with automotive OEM/Tier-1 standards
• Competitive salary and long-term career prospects

Application Process

⚠️ Only suitable and experienced candidates should apply.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can send their updated CV to the official email ID mentioned below:

📧 Email: naresh.singh@veegeeindustries.com

Please mention “Supervisor – MIG Weld Shop (Robotic Line)” in the subject line of your email.\

1. Explain MIG welding and its advantages.

Answer:
MIG welding (Metal Inert Gas welding) uses a continuously fed wire electrode and shielding gas to create a weld. Its advantages include high productivity, good weld quality, low spatter, ease of automation, and suitability for mass production, especially in automotive applications.

2. What is robotic MIG welding?

Answer:
Robotic MIG welding uses industrial robots to perform welding operations automatically. It ensures consistent weld quality, higher production rate, improved safety, and reduced dependency on manual welders.

3. What types of defects are common in MIG welding?

Answer:
Common MIG welding defects include:

• Porosity

• Undercut

• Incomplete penetration

• Excessive spatter

• Cracks

These defects usually occur due to improper parameters, poor gas shielding, incorrect wire feed, or contamination.

4. How do you control weld quality on a robotic line?

Answer:
Weld quality is controlled by monitoring welding parameters, maintaining fixtures, checking torch alignment, ensuring correct gas flow, regular tip cleaning, and performing visual and dimensional inspections as per SOP.

5. What shielding gases are used in MIG welding?

Answer:
Common shielding gases include:

• CO₂

• Argon + CO₂ mixture

• Argon + Oxygen mixture

The gas selection depends on material thickness, weld penetration, and quality requirements.

6. What is weld penetration and why is it important?

Answer:
Weld penetration is the depth to which the weld metal penetrates the base material. Proper penetration ensures joint strength and durability. Insufficient penetration can lead to weld failure.

7. How do you handle production targets in a weld shop?

Answer:
I plan manpower, ensure machine readiness, follow SOPs, minimize downtime, monitor cycle time, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to achieve production targets safely and efficiently.

8. What is your role as a welding shop supervisor?

Answer:
My role is to manage welding operations, ensure quality and productivity, handle manpower, maintain safety, coordinate with other departments, and drive continuous improvement activities.

9. What safety precautions are required in MIG welding?

Answer:
Key safety precautions include wearing PPE, proper ventilation, checking gas leaks, ensuring machine grounding, fire prevention measures, and following welding safety SOPs.

10. What is 5S and how is it implemented in a weld shop?

Answer:
5S is a workplace organization system. In a weld shop, it involves proper storage of torches and cables, clean work areas, standard layouts, labeling, and regular audits to maintain discipline and safety.

11. How do you reduce weld defects?

Answer:
By maintaining correct welding parameters, proper fixture design, regular preventive maintenance, operator training, and root cause analysis of recurring defects.

12. What is fixture importance in robotic welding?

Answer:
Fixtures ensure correct part positioning, repeatability, dimensional accuracy, and consistent weld quality. Poor fixtures lead to misalignment and defects.

13. How do you handle machine breakdowns?

Answer:
I immediately inform maintenance, ensure safety, arrange alternate work if possible, record downtime, and implement preventive actions to avoid repeat breakdowns.

14. What is spatter and how can it be reduced?

Answer:
Spatter is molten metal scattered during welding. It can be reduced by optimizing voltage/current, using correct gas mixture, maintaining clean consumables, and proper torch angle.

15. How do you ensure discipline and productivity in your team?

Answer:
By clear communication, proper shift planning, motivating operators, enforcing SOPs, and leading by example on the shopfloor.

16. What documents are important in a weld shop?

Answer:
SOPs, control plans, weld parameter sheets, inspection records, production reports, and maintenance logs are important for traceability and audits.

17. What is your experience with robotic welding lines?

Answer (Sample):
I have supervised robotic MIG welding lines, handled parameter settings, ensured fixture accuracy, monitored cycle time, and coordinated with maintenance for robot uptime.

18. How do you manage quality rejections?

Answer:
I segregate rejected parts, analyze root causes, implement corrective actions, retrain operators if required, and ensure preventive measures are followed.

19. Are you comfortable working in shifts and handling manpower?

Answer:
Yes, I am comfortable working in shifts and managing manpower. Welding operations require flexibility and strong coordination.

20. Why should we hire you as a MIG Weld Shop Supervisor?

Answer:
I have hands-on experience in MIG and robotic welding, strong shopfloor control, quality focus, and leadership skills. I can support production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.