Key Responsibilities

Routine Mechanical Repairs
- Perform heavy-duty repairs on crushers, shredders, and granulators, including precision blade setting and rotor balancing
- Replace and align conveyor belts, rollers, and pulleys to prevent tracking issues and material spillage
- Inspect and repair high-speed centrifugal dryers and friction washers, focusing on bearings, seals, and screens

Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Execute daily lubrication schedules, including greasing bearings and checking gearbox oil levels
- Monitor corrosion and erosion on stainless steel tanks and agitators caused by caustic chemicals
- Conduct vibration and temperature checks on motors and pumps to identify potential failures proactively

Piping & Fluid Systems
- Maintain water and chemical piping networks, including valves, gaskets, and seals
- Troubleshoot and repair centrifugal pumps used for water circulation and sludge removal
- Support maintenance of steam/heating systems for hot-wash tanks, including valves and heat exchangers

Emergency Troubleshooting




- Respond quickly to line stoppages to explicit jams and resolve mechanical breakdowns
- Diagnose root causes of abnormal noise, vibration, or overheating using appropriate tools
- Perform basic boiler maintenance and support related systems

Technical Skills & Tool Proficiency
- Machine Shop Skills: Basic knowledge of lathe, milling, and drilling for minor part fabrication and modification
- Welding: Proficient in TIG/MIG welding, especially for stainless steel (SS304/SS316)
- Rigging: Skilled in safely operating hoists, cranes, and forklifts for handling heavy components
- Precision Measurement: Experienced in using calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators for alignment and accuracy

Requirements
Education
- ITI / Vocational Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience in Recycling, Cement, Mining, or Chemical plants preferred

Physical

📌 Associate - Mechanical Maintanence (Mangalore)
🏢 Plastics For Change
📍 Mangalore