Mechanical Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Job Responsibilities Mechanical Engineer (Foundry Machine Installation)

Planning & Coordination

• Review machine layout drawings, installation manuals, and vendor specifications.
  
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams for foundation readiness, utility provisions, and alignment of services.
  
• Prepare installation schedules and resource planning for manpower, tools, and lifting equipment (EOT cranes, forklifts, etc.).
  

Machine Installation & Alignment

• Supervise unloading, shifting, and safe placement of heavy foundry machines (furnaces, moulding lines, shot blasting machines, compressors, etc.).
  
• Ensure proper foundation grouting, leveling, and alignment of machines using precision instruments (dial gauges, spirit levels, laser alignment tools).
  
• Oversee assembly of machine parts, mechanical couplings, bearings, and gearboxes as per OEM guidelines.
  

Utility Connections & Commissioning

• Supervise piping (compressed air, cooling water, hydraulic, lubrication) and ducting works.
  
• Ensure proper installation of pumps, blowers, fans, and dust extraction systems.
  
• Support trial runs, no-load tests, and load tests of installed equipment.
  
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during pre-commissioning and handover stages.
  

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Verify material quality and installation works against drawings, IS/ASTM standards, and OEM recommendations.
  
• Implement safety protocols for working in foundry environments (high temperature, dust, heavy loads).
  
• Maintain documentation of inspection checklists, deviation reports, and installation records.
  

AutoCAD & Documentation

• Prepare/review machine layout drawings, foundation drawings, and utility routing plans in

  AutoCAD

  .
• Modify machine drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
  
• Generate installation reports, daily progress reports, and punch lists for project completion.
  

Team Supervision & Vendor Liaison

• Guide technicians and fitters during installation activities.
  
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers for technical clarifications and ensure adherence to warranty/AMC conditions.
  
• Conduct training sessions for operators/maintenance staff on newly installed machines.

Preferred candidate profile

Preferred Candidate Profile Mechanical Engineer (Foundry Machine Installation)

• Education

  :
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Diploma holders with extensive foundry/machine installation experience may also be considered).
  

• Experience

  :
• 3–7 years’ hands-on experience in

  installation, alignment, and commissioning

  of heavy industrial machinery (preferably in

  foundries, steel plants, or heavy engineering workshops

  ).
• Familiarity with installation of

  furnaces, moulding lines, shot blasting machines, compressors, pumps, conveyors, and dust extraction systems

  .

• Technical Skills

  :
• Strong knowledge of

  mechanical assembly, bearings, couplings, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping, and ducting

  .
• Proficient in

  AutoCAD

  for reviewing and modifying machine layout/foundation/utility drawings.
• Understanding of

  precision alignment tools

  (laser alignment, dial gauges, etc.) and lifting/rigging practices.
• Awareness of

  foundry safety norms, IS/ASTM standards, and OEM installation manuals

  .

• Behavioral Attributes

  :
• Strong team leadership and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, E&I).
  
• Problem-solving mindset with good troubleshooting skills during machine trials and commissioning.
  
• Ability to prepare

  reports, as-built drawings, and documentation

  independently.
• Willingness to work in

  challenging environments

  (high temperature, heavy dust, shift timings).

• Added Advantage

  :
• Exposure to

  3D design software

  (SolidWorks/Inventor) for equipment visualization.
• Experience in

  maintenance

  of foundry machines (predictive/preventive).
• Familiarity with

  EOT crane operation & rigging plans

  for safe machine handling.