Maintenance Shift Incharge (Paint)

Job Role:

To lead all maintenance activities during the shift in the paint shop and ensure uninterrupted operation of equipment across PT/ED, Primer, Topcoat, Oven, and Utility areas. The role focuses on timely breakdown response, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental norms.

Job Responsibilities:

. Lead a team of technicians and electricians during the shift.

. Ensure smooth shift handover with proper communication of pending issues and work done.

. Attend daily production-maintenance coordination meetings and align maintenance activities accordingly.

. Immediate response to breakdowns across paint shop zones: PT/ED, spray booths, robots, ovens sludge systems, conveyors, etc.

. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

. Coordinate with production to minimize downtime and maintain takt time.

. Ensure proper logging of breakdowns in CMMS/SAP.

. Ensure adherence to daily/weekly/monthly PM schedules.

. Monitor equipment health and performance using IoT/SCADA/sensor data (fan currents, pressures, temperatures, etc.).

. Support implementation of predictive techniques like vibration analysis, thermal imaging, sludge monitoring, etc.

. Maintain critical systems like: PT/ED tanks and circulation systems, Paint robots (e.g. Yaskawa,) Sludge systems (pumps, skimmers, chemical dosing) Air handling units, ovens, chillers, heat exchangers Fire safety and exhaust systems MES/SCADA/instrumentation systems

. Monitor and maintain paint shop utilities: compressed air, chilled water, DI water, exhaust, and VOC systems.

. Support ETP, STP, and hazardous waste handling procedures where applicable.

. Ensure adherence to environment norms (VOC levels, effluent management, etc.).

. Ensure availability and optimum usage of critical spares and consumables.

. Report low stock and raise requisitions where necessary.

. Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols in high-risk zones (booths, ovens, tanks).

. Conduct toolbox talks and safety audits.

. Ensure LOTO compliance during maintenance activities.

. Maintain shift-wise reports of breakdowns, maintenance done, downtime, spares used, etc.

. Update CMMS/SAP systems regularly.

. Highlight chronic issues and assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning.

Competencies / Skills:

Functional/Technical:

. Deep knowledge of paint shop process equipment and layout.

. Hands-on experience with paint robots, circulation systems, ovens, AHUs, and sludge treatment systems.

. Proficiency in breakdown analysis and digital maintenance systems (SAP PM, Infor, etc.).

. Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, Mitsubishi PLCs, Servo drives,VFDFriction drives system, Conveyors

. Familiarity with Digitalization, Predictive Maintenance techniques, 5S, and Lean Maintenance

. Experience with robots (FANUC, Yaskawa, etc.) and vision systems is a plus

. Good communication and shift coordination ability