Maintenance Technician

Job description

Role: Maintenance Technician & Supervisor – Equipment, Facilities & Safety Systems

Location: Gandhinagar, Near Ahmedabad. On site

Experience: 3–10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or factory setting.

Department: Maintenance / Engineering

Reports To: Management

CTC: 4 to 6 LPA

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Technician & Supervisor to take responsibility for the preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, utilities, and building systems in our assembly factory. The ideal candidate will be both a skilled technician capable of executing maintenance tasks independently and a team lead who can manage and coordinate electricians and service providers.

This includes maintenance of machines, lifts, pumps, transformers, lighting, HVAC, and safety systems like fire extinguishers and emergency infrastructure. The role also involves responding to safety incidents and coordinating necessary medical actions when required.

Additionally, we are looking to build new capability in-house: experience with designing and assembling PLC-based hardware for automation systems is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Personally perform preventive and corrective maintenance of machines, electrical panels, utilities, and building systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, electrical, and basic control systems.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of electrician and support technicians.
• Maintain and inspect safety-critical infrastructure, including fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency lights, and evacuation systems.
• Act as the first responder during equipment or building-related safety incidents.
• Coordinate medical evaluations and immediate response for workplace injuries.
• Ensure regular inspections and servicing of lifts, compressors, HVAC, pumps, transformer, water tank and other building systems
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all maintenance and safety records.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and service providers for specialized jobs.
• Keep the maintenance organized and ensure safe work practices at all times.
• Support equipment relocations, upgrades, and commissioning efforts in coordination with the engineering team.

Optional / Preferred Capability – PLC Hardware Integration

• [Optional] If experienced: design and assemble PLC-based control panels used to operate pneumatic, electric, or mechanical systems (mechanical system and software made by separate team)
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators, relays, and controllers.
• Support wiring, panel layout, and field integration during system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and maintain installed PLC hardware over time.
• Preferred Background & Qualifications
• ITI, Diploma, or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or factory setting.
• 2nd Option: 3-10 years in maintaining buildings
• Strong troubleshooting ability in both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in maintaining factory utilities and safety systems.
• Comfortable leading a small team of technicians while remaining technically hands-on.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, control schematics, and technical manuals.
• Background in military engineering or infrastructure maintenance is a plus.
• Experience with PLC panel wiring and integration is a strong advantage, but not required.

Key Skills

Coordinating and performing electrical and mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance scheduling

Safety system inspections and response

Team supervision and task delegation

(Optional) PLC control panel integration and troubleshooting

Recordkeeping, compliance, and vendor communication

Additional Preferred Experience

Familiarity with ISO 45001 or other safety and maintenance standards

Experience conducting facility drills, inspections, or audits

Working knowledge of SCADA/HMI (not required)

Capable of working under minimal supervision with a strong sense of ownership