Senior Fitter

Role Overview: You are an experienced Senior Fitter responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and machinery at a Sponge Iron Plant. Your role involves hands-on expertise in handling heavy mechanical systems, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring smooth plant operations with minimal downtime. Additionally, you will guide junior fitters, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to achieve operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Maintenance & Repair: - Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment. - Inspect, diagnose, and repair machinery such as kilns, conveyors, blowers, fans, pumps, gearboxes, and rotary equipment. - Replace defective parts, bearings, seals, couplings, and other machine components. - Ensure proper alignment, balancing, and lubrication of machinery. - Installation & Commissioning: - Assist in the installation of new equipment and plant machinery. - Read and interpret engineering drawings and mechanical diagrams. - Assemble, fit, and align components as per design specifications. - Support commissioning of equipment and ensure a smooth handover to operations. - Team Supervision & Guidance: - Lead and guide junior fitters and helpers in maintenance and repair activities. - Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to timelines. - Provide training on safe working practices and the use of tools/equipment. - Safety & Compliance: - Follow all plant safety procedures and ensure safe working conditions. - Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. - Report any unsafe conditions, near misses, or accidents to the supervisor. - Record Keeping & Reporting: - Maintain maintenance logs, records of repairs, and spare parts usage. - Report breakdowns, maintenance progress, and completion to the maintenance head. - Provide inputs for maintenance planning and spare parts inventory. Qualifications Required: - Education: ITI/Diploma in Mechanical Fitter or related trade. - Experience: Minimum 10-12 years of experience in a Sponge Iron Plant / Steel Plant / Heavy Mechanical Industry. - Prior experience in handling rotary kilns, conveyors, and heavy mechanical equipment is essential. Additional Company Details: Opportunities for career growth in plant maintenance and operations are available. Remuneration includes a salary as per industry standards, with overtime, allowances, and benefits as per company policy. Accommodation/transport may be provided if applicable. (Note: Work Location is in person),