Maintenance Engineer

Job Purpose:

To ensure uninterrupted operation of plant machinery and utilities through effective preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance, while maintaining safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for all machines and equipment.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and ensure minimum machine downtime.
• Identify recurring issues and implement permanent corrective actions.

Machine & Equipment Management

• Maintain and monitor performance of production machines, utilities, and support systems (compressors, DG sets, chillers, etc.).
• Maintain equipment history cards and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with suppliers or service providers for major repairs or AMC services.

Spare Parts & Inventory Control

• Plan and maintain stock of critical spares and consumables.
• Monitor spare usage and control maintenance costs.
• Coordinate with the store/purchase department for timely availability of parts.

Electrical & Mechanical Systems

• Handle troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Monitor parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and pressure for critical machines.
• Ensure safety of electrical panels, motors, and circuits.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain maintenance logs, checklists, and inspection reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Support ISO/IATF/TPM documentation and audits.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure adherence to safety procedures during maintenance work.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas.

Continuous Improvement

• Work on energy-saving, cost-reduction, and reliability-improvement projects.
• Implement Kaizen, TPM, and 5S practices within the department.
• Suggest modifications in machines for better performance or ease of maintenance.

Team & Coordination

• Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Coordinate with production and quality departments for maintenance planning.
• Provide training to operators on basic machine care and daily checks.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of

  mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Experience in

  CNC / VMC / press machines / utility equipment

• Ability to read

  engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&ID

• Proficiency in

  MS Office / ERP / Maintenance software

• Knowledge of

  5S, TPM, Kaizen, and Safety Standards

• Good communication, leadership, and analytical skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Industrial Engineering

• 3–8 years

  of experience in maintenance (preferably in manufacturing / automotive / engineering industry)