Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Job Description & Roles & ResponsibilitiesJob Title

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Department

Maintenance / Engineering

Reporting To

Maintenance Manager / Plant Head

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving all mechanical machinery and equipment to ensure smooth, safe, and uninterrupted production operations.

Qualification

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 2–5 years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance
• Experience in manufacturing / tool room / automation industry will be preferred.

Key Skills

• Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Preventive & breakdown maintenance
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Gearbox, bearings, pumps, motors and mechanical assemblies
• Machine alignment and installation
• Welding, fabrication and basic machining knowledge
• Reading mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of maintenance tools and measuring instruments
• Basic MS Office knowledge
• Safety procedures and 5S knowledge

Roles & Responsibilities1. Preventive Maintenance

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities for machines and equipment.
• Follow daily, weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance schedules.
• Inspect machines regularly and identify potential failures.
• Maintain preventive maintenance checklists and records.

2. Breakdown Maintenance

• Attend machine breakdowns immediately and identify root causes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and restore machines with minimum downtime.
• Carry out repair and replacement of damaged mechanical components.
• Coordinate with production during critical machine breakdowns.

3. Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect and maintain gearboxes, bearings, couplings, shafts, pumps and mechanical assemblies.
• Check lubrication systems and ensure proper lubrication schedules.
• Carry out machine alignment and leveling wherever required.

4. Machine Installation & Modification

• Support installation, commissioning and shifting of machines.
• Assist in machine modification and improvement activities.
• Ensure proper alignment and functioning after installation or modification.

5. Spare Parts & Maintenance Materials

• Identify required mechanical spare parts.
• Maintain minimum stock levels for critical spares.
• Coordinate with Stores / Purchase for timely availability of spares.
• Maintain records of replaced components.

6. Documentation

• Maintain breakdown maintenance records.
• Update preventive maintenance reports and checklists.
• Record machine downtime and maintenance activities.
• Prepare daily / weekly / monthly maintenance reports.

7. Safety & 5S

• Follow all safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper LOTO practices before maintenance work.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in the maintenance area.
• Ensure maintenance tools and equipment are safely stored.

8. Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Electrical, Tool Room, Stores and other departments.
• Support production to minimize machine downtime.
• Guide maintenance technicians and helpers during repair activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Reduction in machine breakdown time
• Preventive maintenance completion percentage
• Machine availability
• Reduction in recurring breakdowns
• Spare parts availability
• Maintenance cost control
• Safety compliance
• 5S compliance

Pay: ₹12,204.01 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person