Maintenance Manager

Job Purpose

mechanical maintenance function

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Develop & implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules for all production and utility equipment.
• Ensure smooth functioning of:

• Fabrication Machines

  – Press machines (mechanical/hydraulic), CNC shearing, bending, rolling machines, plasma/laser cutting.

• Welding Lines

  – MIG/TIG welding, robotic welding cells, spot welding machines, jigs & fixtures.

• Paint Shop

  – Pre-treatment plants, paint booths, ovens, conveyors, E-coat lines.

• Assembly Lines

  – Material handling systems, conveyors, power tools, torque wrenches, fastening equipment.

• Utility Systems

  – Compressors, chillers, cooling towers, DG sets, boilers, HVAC systems.

• Electrical & Automation

  – Motors, drives, PLC panels, control systems, robotic arms.
• Minimize downtime and ensure availability of critical spares.

Team Leadership

• Lead, guide, and supervise a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians across multiple shifts.
• Conduct skill upgradation programs for maintenance staff on new technologies (robotics, PLC, automation).

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

• Apply TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis (RCA) for reducing repetitive breakdowns.
• Drive automation upgrades & energy-saving initiatives.
• Optimize maintenance costs while improving machine reliability.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for pressure vessels, boilers, electrical systems, and environment.
• Maintain documentation for

  ISO, IATF, and customer audits

  .
• Enforce strict adherence to plant safety practices.

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of

  automotive sheet metal machinery & utilities

  .
• Expertise in

  hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, automation, and control systems

  .
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team leadership and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical exposure preferred).
• 15–20 years of experience in

  mechanical maintenance in auto/auto-component or sheet metal industry

  , with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on exposure to

  robotic welding, paint shops, CNC fabrication equipment, and utilities

  .