Maintenance Head - Open Die Forging

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Job Title: Maintenance Head - Open Die Forging

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Educational Qualification

Key Equipment Under Responsibility

• Forging Presses: HBE 2500 / HBE 3000 (Hydraulic)
• Heating Equipment: Gas furnaces
• Manipulators & Handling Equipment
• Overhead Cranes (EOT)
• Hydraulic Power Packs and Cooling Systems
• Air Compressors, and Utilities (if required)

Role Purpose

To lead, plan, and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of forging equipment including HBE 2500 / HBE 3000 hydraulic presses, furnaces, manipulators, cranes, and auxiliary systems, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Ensure optimum health and availability of hydraulic forging presses (Open Die).
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) programs across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot critical breakdowns and ensure quick resolution with root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintain and monitor performance parameters like MTTR, MTBF, OEE.

2. Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance engineers, technicians, and shift fitters.
• Conduct skill assessment and technical training for the maintenance team.
• Allocate resources for daily maintenance activities and emergency support.

3. Strategic Planning & Improvement

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with plant production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM, Kaizen, and 5S in maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams to ensure seamless operations.

4. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Maintain critical spare parts inventory for open die press and other key equipment.
• Coordinate with the procurement team for sourcing OEM parts and maintenance consumables.
• Implement spare part usage tracking and cost control measures.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, statutory requirements, and machine guarding standards.
• Conduct hazard analysis and implement corrective actions on maintenance-related safety risks.
• Participate in audits (internal, ISO, OHSAS) and ensure closure of observations.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, breakdown logs, RCA reports, and spare part consumption.
• Present monthly performance reports to senior management with analysis and improvement plans.
• Maintain OEM manuals, electrical schematics, and maintenance history for all critical machines.