Responsible for ensuring smooth and reliable operation of mechanical equipment in the casting/foundry plant through preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle mechanical maintenance of foundry/casting equipment and utility systems.
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot and attend breakdowns of conveyors, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, compressors, gearboxes, furnaces and material-handling equipment.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with production teams for planned maintenance activities.
- Maintain maintenance records, checklists, spare-parts requirements and breakdown reports.
- Monitor equipment health and improve machine availability and reliability.
- Ensure proper lubrication, alignment, inspection and condition monitoring of equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors/contractors for maintenance and repair activities.
- Follow 5S, TPM, safety procedures and preventive maintenance standards.
- Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
Desired Skills
- Strong knowledge of foundry/casting plant mechanical maintenance.
- Hands-on experience in breakdown and preventive maintenance.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication and material-handling systems.
- Valuable troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in shifts and handle breakdown situations.
- Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen and maintenance documentation.
Preferred Industry
Candidates from Foundry, Casting, Auto Component, Forging or Automotive Manufacturing industries will be prefe