Technical Associate - Production & Field Operations (Electrician)

Company Overview

Synaptic Detritus Scientific Industries LLP is a manufacturer focused on high-precision laboratory instruments tailored for Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the metallurgical sector. Their products support steel plants, foundries, forge shops, and testing laboratories across India in maintaining stringent quality benchmarks.

Role Summary

This position is for a Technical Associate in Production & Field Operations, ideally with an Electrical or Mechanical ITI certification. The role encompasses tasks ranging from shop-floor assembly and quality assurance to vendor coordination in Kolkata, and field-level equipment installation and servicing at client sites in Eastern India, including Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.

Key Duties

• Support assembly, wiring, mechanical fitting, and initial testing of laboratory instruments within the factory.
• Carry out in-house quality inspections and calibration before shipment.
• Maintain production documentation, equipment testing checklists, and inventory tracking electronically.
• Coordinate with local vendors and suppliers in Kolkata for procurement, inspections, and job progress monitoring.
• Ensure vendor components meet specified mechanical and electrical standards.
• Conduct site visits to client locations for installation, commissioning, demonstrations, servicing, and troubleshooting.
• Work alongside client QA and engineering teams during commissioning phases.
• Prepare detailed service and site visit reports including customer feedback.
• Manage both digital and paper-based technical documentation and reporting using MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational requirement: ITI certified in Electrical or Mechanical trades, recognized by NCVT or SCVT.
• Experience: 0–3 years in instrument assembly, electrical panel wiring, mechanical fabrication, or field servicing. Fresh graduates with practical skills are encouraged.
• Proficient in basic computer use including Windows OS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, mechanical assembly plans, and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Willingness to travel extensively on short notice across Eastern India for site assignments.

Work Environment & Compensation

• Primary work location is Kolkata with visits to factory, office, and vendor workshops.
• Travel allowances, lodging, and daily allowances for outstation trips are fully reimbursed as per company policy.
• Monthly salary range: INR 12,500 to 16,000 depending on skills and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Strong problem-solving aptitude to address wiring and mechanical alignment issues onsite.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with vendors and industrial clients in metallurgical QA contexts.
• Adaptability to switch environments between factory settings, workshops, and client industrial plants.