Electrical Engineer - Machine Maintenance (Weldmesh)

Job Responsibilities

The role is responsible for ensuring smooth running of plant machinery by performing mechanical maintenance and basic electrical troubleshooting, handling preventive and breakdown maintenance, reducing downtime, maintaining safety and documentation standards, and supporting production teams to keep machines operating efficiently. The position requires hands-on work with industrial equipment like cut & bend, weldmesh, CTL and automation systems, with a strong focus on problem-solving, reliability, and continuous learning.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Perform daily, preventive, and scheduled maintenance of mechanical machinery, including:

• Cut & Bend Machines

  ,

  Schnell machines

  (Smart Mesh BB, Robo Master 60, Coil Mover)

• CTL machine

  ,

  Shearline

  ,

  Weldmesh equipment

• Motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, rollers & alignment components
• Diagnose mechanical failures and implement corrective actions with minimum downtime.
• Inspect and replace bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, seals, sprockets, and lubrication systems.
• Conduct precise equipment alignment (e.g., shaft alignment, tensioning, calibration).
• Monitor machine wear & tear and raise requirements for spares and overhauling.
• Lead root-cause analysis for repetitive failures and implement permanent corrective actions.

Electrical Support & Troubleshooting

• Perform

  basic electrical troubleshooting

  including:
• Motor starter panels, sensors, limit switches, contactors, relays & overload protection
• MCC panel wiring, control wiring, emergency shutdown circuits
• Cable laying, cable terminations, connections & motor testing
• Inspect electrical connections to ensure safety compliance and eliminate hazards.
• Assist external service technicians for advanced electrical or automation support when required.

Operational Reliability

• Ensure

  maximum machine uptime

  and maintain service performance KPIs.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and manage emergency repairs safely.
• Optimize machine cycle time and efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain machine service history, breakdown logs, checklists, spare parts consumption & maintenance reports.
• Follow and improve

  preventive maintenance schedule (PMS)

  for all equipment.
• Ensure adherence to

  ISO, safety, and statutory compliance standards

  .
• Maintain 5S workplace discipline in the maintenance workshop and plant premises.

Coordination & Training

• Coordinate effectively with Production, Quality, Stores & OEM service teams.
• Train operators on basic machine handling, preventive actions & safety practices.
• Participate in internal audits, machine inspections & safety drills.

Desired Academic Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Fitter / Mechatronics or equivalent.

Desired Work Experience

• 2–8+ years’ experience in maintenance within manufacturing/rebar/steel fabrication/automation plants.