Mechanical Engineer

1. Preventive Maintenance (PM)

• Prepare and follow daily, weekly, monthly, and annual PM schedules
• Inspect and maintain:
• Spindle condition (noise, vibration, temperature)
• Ball screws, LM guides, and guideways
• Lubrication systems (oil/grease levels, pumps, lines)
• Coolant systems (tank, filters, pumps)
• Check hydraulic and pneumatic systems for leaks and pressure settings
• Maintain proper machine leveling and alignment

2. Breakdown Maintenance

• Diagnose and rectify:
• Mechanical failures (bearings, couplings, gears)
• Spindle issues (run-out, overheating)
• Axis movement problems (backlash, stick-slip)
• Coordinate with electrical engineers for control-related faults
• Minimize machine downtime by quick root cause analysis

3. Spindle & Axis Maintenance

• Monitor spindle run-out, taper condition, and tool clamping force
• Replace:
• Spindle bearings (if in scope)
• Ball screws and thrust bearings
• Way covers and wipers
• Perform axis backlash adjustment and geometry checks

4. Tool Changer & ATC Maintenance

• Inspect and maintain:
• Tool magazine
• Tool arm, grippers, and sensors
• Adjust tool change timing and alignment
• Replace worn grippers, springs, and proximity sensors

5. Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

• Maintain hydraulic units:
• Pressure setting
• Oil cleanliness and temperature
• Service pneumatic FRL units
• Ensure proper operation of:
• Tool unclamping
• Pallet clamping (if applicable)

6. Coolant & Chip Management

• Maintain coolant concentration and filtration
• Service chip conveyors, augers, and pumps
• Prevent chip accumulation affecting axis travel or sensors

7. Accuracy & Geometry Control

• Conduct:
• Ball bar tests
• Laser alignment tests (with service support if needed)
• Ensure machine accuracy:
• Flatness
• Squareness
• Positioning repeatability
• Take corrective actions for deviations

8. Spare Parts & Documentation

• Maintain critical spares inventory (belts, bearings, seals, sensors)
• Prepare maintenance reports and breakdown history
• Maintain OEM manuals and maintenance checklists

9. Safety & Compliance

• Follow LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures
• Ensure machine guards, interlocks, and safety switches are functional
• Promote safe working practices in the shop

10. Continuous Improvement

• Analyze recurring breakdowns
• Implement Kaizen / TPM activities
• Suggest modifications to improve machine reliability and life

11. Coordination & Training

• Coordinate with:
• Production
• Quality
• OEM service engineers
• Train operators on:
• Basic machine care
• Early fault identification

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of machine tool mechanics
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Hands-on experience with VMC/HMC maintenance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person