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Purpose

Mechanical shift technician/Fitter is responsible for Operation & Maintenance and troubleshooting of all non-production utility equipment that supports manufacturing. This includes Boilers, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers, Pumps, HVAC systems, ETP, Material Handling Systems, and PWS & Distribution systems. The role ensures uninterrupted operation of utility systems with high standards of safety, GMP documentation, and compliance.

Position / Job Title

Technician/Fitter – Utilities & Engineering

Department

Engineering

Reporting To

Assistant General Manager, Engineering

Location

Indore

Years of Experience

7–9 years (Pharma/FMCG/Process Industry preferred)

Dosage Form

Solid & Semi solid

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables

Utility Equipment Operation & Maintenance

- Perform daily operation and mechanical maintenance of Utility Area Equipment’s.
- Troubleshoot and maintain Air Compressors (Screw/Reciprocating).
- Maintain Boilers, steam lines, condensate recovery systems, and mechanical steam components.
- Carry out O&M; of Cooling Towers, checking drift eliminators, nozzles, fill packs, pumps.
- Maintain Pumps (Centrifugal/Reciprocating/Submersible) including alignment and balancing.
- Maintain PWS & WFI distribution skids, sanitary pumps, and hygienic piping joints.
- Inspect and service heat exchangers (Shell & Tube/Plate Type).
- Perform mechanical maintenance for AHU/HVAC components such as belt alignment, pulley adjustment, bearings, and dampers.

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

- Execute preventive maintenance for all utility machines as per SOP & OEM guidelines.
- Carry out routine inspection of pumps, valves, bearings, seals, belts, and rotating parts.
- Perform lubrication, greasing, tightening, and equipment condition monitoring.
- Maintain PM checklists and ensure timely documentation.
- Execute PM schedules for all mechanical utility equipment.
- Perform condition monitoring (vibration, temperature, noise pattern checks).
- Maintain lubrication schedules for mechanical moving parts.




- Identify potential failures early and escalate immediately.
- Ensure availability of mechanical spare parts and consumables.

Breakdown Maintenance

- Diagnose mechanical faults and restore equipment in minimum time.
- Repair pumps, blowers, compressor modules, piping leaks, valves, and fittings.
- Replace mechanical seals, bearings, gaskets, couplings, belts, and filters.

Tools, Equipment & Workshop Competency

- Skilled in using mechanical tools such as spanners, torque wrenches, pullers, dial gauges, vernier calipers.
- Skilled in pump dismantling/assembly and rotating equipment repair.
- Basic knowledge of workshop machines (drill, grinder, cutting tools).

Documentation & GMP Compliance

- Record all maintenance activities in logbooks, PM sheets, and job cards as per GDP.
- Follow ALCOA+ principles for maintenance documentation.
- Support audits (QA, EHS, regulatory) with accurate and updated records.
- Report deviations, breakages, abnormalities, and support CAPA closure.

Installation & Commissioning

- Assist in installation and commissioning of utility equipment (Boiler, Compressor, Cooling Tower, HVAC units).
- Support new piping installations, alignment, and equipment levelling.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and utility safety protocols.
- Use PPE and enforce compliance with safety standards.
- Support EHS inspections and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications Education

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician

Additional notes Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pharma manufacturing equipment and utilities

- Solid hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, cooling towers & HVAC mechanicals.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, GA diagrams, and P&IDs.;
- Safety-conscious, reliable, and disciplined.
- Basic understanding of GMP expectations for utility operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Quality Incidents

- 100% adherence of PM Schedular
- 100% adherence of calibration schedular
- Utility Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
- Zero Safety Incidents

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