Assistant Manager (Time Office)

HR & Administration · Age up to 45 · Karachi

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily attendance and time-office operations for KSEW’s workforce, ensuring accurate recording of clock-in/clock-out data across all shifts and departments.
• Process monthly payroll inputs by reconciling attendance, overtime, leave records, and absences for submission to the Finance department within set deadlines.
• Maintain and update employee leave records, ensuring compliance with KSEW’s leave policy and timely approval workflows for casual, earned, and sick leave.
• Administer the time-office ERP/HRMIS module, troubleshooting attendance system errors and coordinating with IT for system upgrades or biometric device issues.
• Prepare monthly attendance and absenteeism reports for departmental heads and HR leadership, highlighting trends and flagging chronic absenteeism cases.
• Coordinate with shop floor supervisors to verify shift rosters, overtime authorizations, and labour deployment records for accurate time-office documentation.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and KSEW HR policies relating to working hours, overtime calculation, and statutory holiday entitlements.
• Support internal and external HR audits by providing accurate time-office records, attendance summaries, and payroll-related documentation as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduation/Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in HR attendance, payroll, or time-office management; ERP system experience preferred
• Key Skills: Attendance/payroll processing, HRMIS/ERP operation, labour law compliance, reporting, MS Excel
• Age Limit: Up to 45 years (relaxation may be given for extraordinary candidates)
• Other: Government/Semi-Government employees require an NOC; ex-Armed Forces personnel with relevant qualifications may apply
• Apply: karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers

Assistant Manager (QC) Paint

Quality Control · Age up to 36 · Karachi

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections of surface preparation and coating/paint application on ships, submarines, and structural components in accordance with international coating standards.
• Verify surface profile, cleanliness, and dry film thickness (DFT) of applied coatings using calibrated inspection instruments, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Review and approve coating material certificates, batch test reports, and supplier quality documentation prior to application on vessels or engineering structures.
• Investigate coating defects, failures, or non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective and preventive actions to production teams.
• Maintain detailed QC inspection records, including hold-point sign-offs, inspection test plans (ITPs), and non-conformance reports for each coating project.
• Liaise with classification societies, naval inspectors, and client representatives during coating inspections and witness points for defense and commercial projects.
• Ensure all paint and coating operations comply with environmental, health, and safety standards under KSEW’s ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified management systems.
• Train and guide junior QC inspectors and paint shop personnel on inspection techniques, standards interpretation, and proper use of testing equipment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: BE (Metallurgy & Materials) or M.Sc (Chemistry/Chemical/Petroleum Technology)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in industrial engineering plus 1 year of QC experience in coatings; BGAS, AMPP, or CIP Level-I certification preferred
• Key Skills: Coating inspection, DFT measurement, surface preparation standards (Sa 2.5, etc.), defect analysis, ITP documentation
• Age Limit: Up to 36 years
• Other: Foreign degree holders must provide HEC equivalence certificate
• Apply: karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers

Assistant Manager (Fabrication)

Fabrication Shop · Age up to 45 · Karachi

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and lead fabrication projects involving steel structures, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and boilers, ensuring adherence to engineering drawings and project timelines.
• Supervise welders, fitters, and fabricators on the shop floor, allocating tasks, monitoring workmanship quality, and resolving technical issues during fabrication.
• Review and interpret fabrication drawings, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and material specifications to ensure accurate execution of fabrication work.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure all fabricated components pass dimensional checks, weld inspections, and non-destructive testing before progressing to the next stage.
• Estimate material, manpower, and time requirements for fabrication jobs, providing input to production planning and project scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety protocols during fabrication operations, including hot work permits, PPE usage, and crane/lifting safety procedures.
• Liaise with design and engineering departments to resolve drawing discrepancies, material substitutions, and fabrication method clarifications during project execution.
• Prepare daily and weekly fabrication progress reports for shop management, tracking output against production targets and identifying bottlenecks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: BE (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering) with PEC registration
• Experience: Minimum 3 years leading fabrication projects involving steel structures, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or boilers
• Key Skills: Fabrication planning, drawing interpretation, WPS knowledge, team supervision, safety compliance, production scheduling
• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Other: Valid PEC registration is mandatory at the time of application
• Apply: karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers

Assistant Manager (Machine Shop)

Machine Shop · Age up to 45 · Karachi

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise daily machine shop operations including turning, milling, drilling, and CNC machining processes used in the production of ship and engineering components.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications to plan machining sequences, tooling requirements, and dimensional tolerances for each job.
• Programme, monitor, and troubleshoot CNC machines, ensuring optimal cutting parameters, tool life management, and minimal downtime during production runs.
• Allocate work assignments to machine operators and turners, monitoring output quality and ensuring adherence to production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to verify that machined components meet dimensional and tolerance specifications through inspection and measurement checks.
• Maintain machine shop equipment through scheduled preventive maintenance coordination, reducing breakdowns and extending machinery service life.
• Enforce workplace safety standards in the machine shop, including proper machine guarding, PPE compliance, and safe handling of cutting tools and materials.
• Prepare machine shop production and efficiency reports, identifying opportunities to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and optimize machine utilization.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: BE (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Architecture) with PEC registration
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in machining processes including CNC machining; must be able to read engineering drawings accurately
• Key Skills: CNC programming and troubleshooting, machining process planning, drawing interpretation, team supervision, preventive maintenance coordination
• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Other: Valid PEC registration is mandatory at the time of application
• Apply: karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers

Technical Assistant

Design & Drafting · Age up to 45 · Karachi

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical drawings and drafts for steel structures, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and heat exchangers using manual and CAD drafting techniques.
• Assist engineers in developing design layouts, fabrication drawings, and bills of materials for ongoing shipbuilding and heavy engineering projects.
• Review and revise drawings based on design changes, client feedback, or fabrication shop requirements, maintaining accurate drawing revision control.
• Calculate material quantities and specifications from approved drawings to support procurement and production planning activities.
• Coordinate with fabrication, machine shop, and QC teams to clarify drawing details and resolve discrepancies identified during production.
• Maintain organized drawing archives, both physical and digital, ensuring controlled access and proper version tracking of all technical documents.
• Support site measurements and as-built drawing updates for completed fabrication and engineering work, ensuring documentation matches final construction.
• Assist senior engineers in preparing technical reports, specifications, and presentation materials for project reviews and client submissions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: DAE (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Experience: 2–3 years in drafting/designing steel structures, pressure vessels, storage tanks, or heat exchangers
• Key Skills: Technical drafting, CAD software, drawing interpretation, bill of materials preparation, documentation control
• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Other: Post-qualification experience counted from date of DAE completion
• Apply: karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers

Skilled Tradesmen — Machine Operator, Steel Fabricator, Electric Welder, Fitter, Core Maker, Electrician, Furnace Operator, Khallasi, Moulder, Turner

Skilled Trades · Age up to 45 · 18 Posts Total · Karachi

Job Responsibilities

• Operate trade-specific machinery and tools — including lathes, milling machines, welding sets, fitting equipment, furnaces, and moulding apparatus — in line with assigned production tasks.
• Perform skilled manual and machine-based work on shipbuilding, fabrication, and engineering components according to engineering drawings and supervisor instructions.
• Carry out welding, fitting, fabrication, machining, or foundry tasks (as per assigned trade) to required quality and dimensional tolerances on each job order.
• Inspect own work for defects, dimensional accuracy, and weld/joint quality before passing components to the next production stage or Quality Control.
• Maintain and perform basic upkeep of assigned tools, machines, and equipment, reporting malfunctions or required repairs to the shop supervisor promptly.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures applicable to the trade, including proper use of PPE, hot work precautions, and safe material handling practices.
• Coordinate with Assistant Managers and shop floor supervisors to meet daily production targets and support efficient workflow across the shop.
• Maintain accurate job cards and production logs documenting work completed, materials used, and time spent on each assigned task.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Middle/Matric with a relevant trade course; DAE Electrical preferred for the Electrician position
• Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on experience in the relevant trade/field
• Key Skills: Trade-specific technical skills (welding, fitting, machining, fabrication, foundry work, or electrical wiring as applicable), drawing reading, workplace safety practices
• Licences: Valid wireman licence preferred for the Electrician position
• Age Limit: Up to 45 years
• Apply: karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers — specify the exact trade applied for on the application form