Mechanical maintenance engineer Expertise requirement.

Experience 3 to 5year

Press-Specific Mechanical Expertise

Press Diagnostics: Deep understanding of mechanical and hydraulic press operations (from

50T to 1000T+), including tonnage capacity, bolster plates, and sliding bolsters.

Die &

- Tooling Maintenance: Ability to troubleshoot and service dies, align punches, and adjust shut height.

Clutch and Brake Systems: Overhaul and adjustment of pneumatic or hydraulic clutch and brake assemblies, which are critical for press stopping and safety.

Hydraulics &

- Pneumatics Fluid Power Systems: Reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

Troubleshooting: Servicing hydraulic pumps, proportional valves, cylinders, and counterbalance systems.

Air Logic: Managing air cushions, counter-balance systems, and lubrication systems.

Predictive &

- Preventive Maintenance (PM)Vibe &
- Thermal Analysis: Performing condition monitoring to catch wear early (e.g., in flywheels, gearboxes, and bearings).

Autonomous Maintenance:



Planning and executing scheduled PMs, tracking Mean Time

Between Failures (MTBF).

Lubrication Management: Ensuring automatic lubrication systems are functioning for slides,

gibs, and crankshafts to prevent friction and seizing.

Machine Gib Alignment &

- Calibration Clearance Adjustments: Setting exact clearances on press slides and gibs to ensure accurate vertical travel and extend die life.

Leveling and Alignment: Using dial indicators and precision levels to check the parallelism of the bed and slide.

Core Engineering Skills Technical Drawings: Reading and interpreting complex mechanical blueprints and assembly drawings.

Spare Parts Management: Anticipating wear and tear,

managing parts inventory, and sourcing replacements.

Safety Protocols: Ensuring OSHA (or equivalent) safety standards for press controls, light curtains, and emergency stops are met

📌 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai