Shift Roll & Stand Fitter

1. Carry out roll and mill stand maintenance during shift operations.
2. Perform roll changing, roll assembly, dismantling, and installation as per established procedures.
3. Inspect and maintain mill stands, work rolls, bearings, chocks, spindles, couplings, and related components.
4. Check roll alignment, stand condition, clearances, and mechanical settings.
5. Assist in setting and adjustment of mill stands during product/size changeovers.
6. Carry out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of rolling mill equipment.
7. Inspect bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, spindles, and lubrication systems and report abnormalities.
8. Support planned shutdowns, major maintenance, overhauling, and emergency breakdown activities.
9. Identify mechanical defects and carry out necessary repairs to restore equipment availability.
10. Use mechanical tools, lifting equipment, tackles, and measuring instruments safely.
11. Coordinate with crane operators and other maintenance personnel during roll and stand change activities.
12. Ensure correct handling, identification, storage, and transportation of rolls and mechanical components.
13. Follow maintenance instructions, SOPs, work permits, and safety procedures.
14. Maintain proper housekeeping in the roll shop and rolling mill area.
15. Record maintenance activities, equipment defects, and shift handover information.
16. Support root-cause identification of recurring mechanical failures.
17. Follow all applicable HSE, LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. 5–7 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a steel plant or rolling mill.
2. Strong experience in roll and mill stand maintenance is required.
3. Experience in Bar Mill, Wire Rod Mill, Rebar Mill, Section Mill, or other Long Product Rolling Mills will be preferred.