Production Executive

Wheels India Limited (a TVS Group company) frequently recruits for the

Production Trainee

Below is a breakdown of the typical requirements, responsibilities, and benefits based on current recruitment trends for 20252026.

1. Eligibility & Qualifications

The role is generally open to freshers across different educational backgrounds, with the specific designation (Trainee vs. Apprentice) varying by degree:

• Education:

  ITI (all trades), Diploma (Mechanical, Automobile, or EEE), or Any Graduate (BA, B.Com, B.Sc).

• Age Limit:

  Typically

  18 to 26 years

  .

• Gender:

  Most roles are open to both male and female candidates, though some specific shop floor roles may prioritize one over the other based on the plant's needs.

2. Key Responsibilities

As a Production Trainee, you are essentially the "engine" of the manufacturing floor. Your daily tasks usually include:

• Machine Operation:

  Operating CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, press machines, or welding robots.

• Assembly:

  Joining various wheel parts (rims, discs) using automated or semi-automated tools.

• Quality Inspection:

  Checking finished products for defects, ensuring they meet the required dimensions and weight specifications.

• Foundry & Paint Shop:

  Depending on the department, you may work in the foundry (casting), machining area, or the paint plant for finishing.

• Safety Compliance:

  Maintaining a clean workspace and strictly following industrial safety protocols.

3. Salary and Benefits

The compensation is usually structured as a monthly stipend rather than a fixed "salary" during the training period:

• Stipend:

  Typically ranges from

  15,000 to 17,500 per month

  (e.g., specific recent drives mentioned 16,374 or 16,900).

• Food:

  Subsidized or free canteen facilities during shifts.

• Uniform:

  The company usually provides safety shoes and uniforms.

• Shifts:

  You will likely work in a

  3-shift rotation

  (A, B, and C shifts).

• Transport:

  Some locations provide bus facilities, while others may offer assistance with local accommodation for outstation candidates.

4. Primary Work Locations

Wheels India has several major plants. Most trainee roles are concentrated in:

• Padi (Chennai):

  The main headquarters and largest facility.

5. Career Path

• Apprenticeship (NAPS):

  Many start as apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme for 1 year.

• Conversion:

  High-performing trainees are often moved to "Company Roll" (permanent status) or offered extended contracts as "Operating Trainees."

Preferred candidate profile