: MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Department: Maintenance

Location: Ahmedabad (Changodar & Bavla)

Reports To: Production Head

1. Job Summary The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Rotogravure printing machines and associated converting equipment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, improving machine efficiency, maintaining print quality through proper mechanical condition of equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards. 2.

Key Responsibilities

(a) Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

(i)

Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for rotogravure printing machines and auxiliary equipment.

(ii)

Conduct routine inspections of printing units, impression rollers,

doctor blade assemblies, unwind/rewind systems, dryers, chill rollers, gear trains, and tension control mechanisms.

(iii)

Monitor equipment condition and implement predictive maintenance techniques to prevent unexpected failures.

(b)

Breakdown Maintenance & Troubleshooting

(i)

Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults affecting machine performance, print quality, registration, and production output. Troubleshoot issues related to:

(aa) Gearboxes and drive systems

(ab) Bearings and shafts

(ac) Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

(ad) Web handling and tension control systems

(ae) Unwind and rewind mechanisms

(af) Doctor blade systems

(ag) Impression rollers and printing cylinders

(iii)

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.

(c)

Equipment Reliability & Improvement

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(i)





Improve machine reliability, availability, and Overall Equipment

Effectiveness (OEE).

(ii)

Identify and implement modifications to improve equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.

(iii)

Support continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM, Kaizen,

and Lean Manufacturing.

(d)

Installation & Commissioning

(i)

Participate in installation, alignment, testing, and commissioning of current rotogravure printing machines and converting equipment.

(ii)

Verify machine performance against design and production specifications.

(iii)

Coordinate with OEM service engineers during major overhauls and upgrades.

(e)

(f)

Utilities & Auxiliary Equipment Maintenance

(i)

Maintain supporting equipment including

(aa) Air compressors

(ac) Chillers

(ab) Solvent recovery systems

(ae) Exhaust and ventilation systems

(af) Pneumatic systems (ag) Material handling equipment

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

(i)

(ii)

Identify critical spare parts and maintain optimum inventory levels.

Prepare spare parts consumption reports and forecast future requirements.

(iii)

Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of maintenance materials.

(g)

(h)

Safety, Quality & Compliance

(i)





Ensure maintenance activities comply with plant safety procedures and statutory requirements.

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance work.

Ensure equipment condition supports required print quality standards.

Participate in safety audits and corrective action implementation.

Documentation & Reporting

(i)

Maintain maintenance records, machine history cards, and breakdown reports.

(ii)

(ii)

(iv)

Analyze downtime trends and recommend corrective actions.

Update preventive maintenance checklists and SOPs.

Utilize CMMS/SAP PM systems for maintenance planning and reporting.

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(i)

Key Equipment Responsibility

- Printing cylinders and shaft systems
- Doctor blade assemblies
- Impression rollers
- Web tension control systems
- Unwind/Rewind stands
- Pneumatic and hydraulic units
- Gearboxes and transmission systems
- Solvent-based drying systems
- Chillers and compressed air systems
- Slitting and rewinding machines
- Lamination and coating machines (if applicable)

(j)

Required Qualifications

. B.E./B Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

. 35 years of maintenance experience in Printing, Packaging or related manufacturing industries.

. Experience with rotogravure printing machines is preferred.

(k)

Technical Skills

- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Bearing and gearbox maintenance
- Shaft alignment and balancing
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Web handling and tension control systems
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- TPM and OEE improvement
- SAP PM / CMMS knowledge

Pay & Perks: CTC 4-5 LPA (all inclusive) based on the interview and relevant experience.

📌 Mechanical Maintenance Executive (Ahmedabad)
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