Maintenance Head (Foundry)

Job Title - Maintenance Head

Location: Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal

Qualification: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical

Experience: 10+ experience in Foundry / Heavy Engineering / Metal Casting industries

Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Position Overview

The Maintenance Head will be responsible for leading the maintenance function across the foundry to ensure smooth operation of all plant equipment and utilities. The role involves planning, preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, spare management, and implementing best practices to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and productivity in a high-pressure foundry environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules for all foundry equipment (ARPA 450, ARPA 900, Hand Molding, No-Bake Line, Induction Furnaces, Compressors, DG sets, etc.).
• Monitor and minimize equipment downtime, ensuring availability for uninterrupted production.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of measuring instruments, utilities, and safety systems.

2. Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, electricians, and fitters.
• Allocate manpower efficiently and ensure skill development through training.
• Drive safety culture and ensure adherence to statutory compliance.

3. Process Improvement & Reliability

• Implement lean maintenance practices, 5S, and Kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Enhance reliability of critical equipment and utilities through technology adoption.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability without overstocking.
• Control maintenance costs through efficient vendor management, AMC contracts, and in-house solutions.
• Ensure energy optimization in utilities and equipment.

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance schedules, history cards, breakdown logs, and compliance records.
• Ensure compliance with statutory norms (Factory Act, Pollution, Electrical Safety, etc.).
• Prepare regular MIS reports for management review.

Experience

• Strong exposure to ARPA molding machines, Induction Furnaces, No-Bake systems, Sand Plant, and Utilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC, automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Planning
• Foundry Equipment Knowledge (Molding, Melting, Sand Plant)
• Leadership & Team Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Troubleshooting
• Vendor & Spare Management
• Safety & Statutory Compliance
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person