Jai Bholanath Engineering Works

Working at the shop on Talawade Road means a lot of grease and the sound of machines running. We are located near Rane Enterprises on the Dehu Alandi Road stretch, specifically Gat No 53. It’s an industrial kind of area, so there’s always something being hammered or welded nearby. I usually start the day by checking the machines to see if everything is oiled and ready. My clothes usually end up with some oil stains by noon, but that’s part of the job here at Jai Bholanath Engineering Works. We handle a lot of different metal parts and repair work that comes in from the local area. The floor is concrete and often covered in metal shavings that need sweeping. It’s not a quiet place, but we are used to the noise of the grinders. Sometimes a customer brings in a part that’s completely rusted out, and we have to figure out how to fix it or make a new one. We use the space we have to keep the bigger equipment. The heat from the welding can be a lot in the summer months. Most of us have been doing this for years, so we don't really think about it much. It’s just about getting the work done so the machines can go back to wherever they came from. It’s a busy corner of Ittamadu Main Road, and there’s always a truck or a tempo parked outside waiting for something. We just keep our heads down.