Assistant Maintenance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to manage machine maintenance, electrical systems, and utility operations at our furniture manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth machine operations, minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and lead the maintenance team effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall plant maintenance, including production machinery, utilities, and electrical systems.
• Lead, supervise, and support the maintenance team to ensure efficient operations.
• Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and take corrective action to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot CNC machines, Beam Saws, Panel Saws, Edge Banding machines, KDT machines, and other woodworking equipment.
• Handle machines from brands such as HOMAG, Biesse, and WoodTech.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults in machines and equipment.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors and service engineers.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance records, breakdown reports, and preventive maintenance logs.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and plant safety procedures.
• Support machine installation, commissioning, alignment, and setup.
• Set team goals, monitor performance, and provide guidance, training, and coaching to maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with production and other departments to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in machine maintenance at a manufacturing facility, preferably in the furniture or woodworking industry.
• Good troubleshooting, team management, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities.