Danfoss
Technician / Associate in Maintenance
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
19 October 2026
What they need
Maintenance Operations
- Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities as per the maintenance schedule.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
- Attend machine breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition with minimum downtime.
- Support machine installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrading activities.
- Ensure maximum machine availability and reliability to meet production requirements.
Maintenance Planning & Documentation
- Prepare and update Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) plans.
- Develop and maintain maintenance SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and maintenance records.
- Ensure all maintenance manuals, drawings, documentation, and equipment history records are updated and properly maintained.
- Record maintenance activities accurately in CMMS systems such as Maximo.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Follow all machine safety requirements and adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.
- Participate in IMS (Integrated Management System), IATF, and internal/external audits as required.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following 5S practices.
Continuous Improvement
- Participate in Continuous Improvement, TPM, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and maintenance costs.
- Support the implementation of new technical solutions and automation projects.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
KPI Management
Support achievement of maintenance KPIs including:
Equipment Uptime
MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
Breakdown Reduction
Preventive Maintenance Compliance
Maintenance Cost Control
Contribute to both Global and Local Maintenance KPI targets.
Educational Qualification
- Diploma / ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
- Additional certifications in Maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC, or Safety will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within manufacturing environments.
- Experience in preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of production equipment.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, textile, process, or continuous manufacturing industries is preferred.
Technical Skills Required
Mechanical Skills
- Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Bearings, Gearboxes, Pumps, Compressors
- Lubrication Systems
- Mechanical Assembly & Alignment
- Conveyor Systems
Electrical Skills
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
- Motor Maintenance
- Control Panels
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- Electrical Circuits and Wiring
- VFDs and Soft Starters
Pneumatic & Hydraulic Skills
- Reading pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
- Troubleshooting pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic component maintenance
- Cylinder, valve, and actuator applications
Automation & Systems
- Basic PLC knowledge
- HMI operation awareness
- CMMS / Maximo usage
- Maintenance KPI monitoring
Safety & Quality
- Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
- Risk Assessment
- Machine Safety
- 5S
- TPM
- Kaizen
- IMS / IATF Compliance
Behavioral Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Flexibility in Shift Operations
- Continuous Learning Mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
- Machine Uptime (%)
- Breakdown Frequency
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Maintenance Cost Efficiency
- Safety Compliance
- Audit Compliance
- Equipment Reliability Improvement
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