Maintenance Manager – CNC/VMC & High-Precision Tool Manufacturing

Department: Maintenance / Engineering

Designation: Maintenance Manager

Industry: High-Precision Tool / Engineering Manufacturing

Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Head

Experience: 10–15 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Maintenance

1. Job Purpose To lead and manage the complete maintenance function for a high-precision manufacturing facility, ensuring maximum machine availability, precision, reliability, safety and productivity of CNC, VMC and other critical manufacturing equipment.

The role will be responsible for establishing a proactive maintenance culture through Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Breakdown Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on minimizing machine downtime and maintaining machining accuracy.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Machine Maintenance & Reliability

- Lead maintenance activities for CNC, VMC and high-precision machining equipment.
- Ensure maximum machine uptime and availability through systematic maintenance practices.
- Plan and execute Preventive, Predictive and Breakdown Maintenance.
- Monitor critical machine parameters and identify potential failures before breakdowns.
- Ensure timely servicing, calibration and maintenance of critical machine components.
- Maintain machine accuracy, repeatability and reliability as per manufacturing requirements.
- Develop machine-wise maintenance checklists, schedules and maintenance standards.

B. CNC / VMC Maintenance

- Handle maintenance of CNC/VMC machines including:
- Spindle and spindle drive systems
- Servo motors and servo drives
- Ball screws and linear guides
- ATC / tool changer systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Coolant and lubrication systems
- Electrical control panels and machine sensors
- Machine controllers, PLCs and associated systems
- Coordinate with OEMs/service providers for major breakdowns, machine installation, commissioning and technical support.
- Diagnose recurring machine problems and implement permanent corrective actions.

C. Breakdown Management

- Ensure rapid response to critical machine breakdowns.
- Analyze breakdowns using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why, Fishbone and other structured problem-solving techniques.
- Track breakdown frequency, MTBF and MTTR.
- Develop action plans to eliminate recurring breakdowns.
- Maintain critical spare parts to reduce machine restoration time.

D. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

- Establish an effective machine-wise PM calendar.
- Ensure 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
- Introduce predictive maintenance practices such as:
- Vibration monitoring




- Thermography
- Lubrication analysis
- Motor/drive condition monitoring
- Spindle condition monitoring
- Analyze maintenance trends and proactively address potential failures.

E. Precision & Accuracy Management

- Ensure maintenance activities support the high-precision requirements of tool manufacturing.
- Work closely with Production and Quality teams to control machine-related dimensional and accuracy issues.
- Ensure proper machine leveling, alignment and geometric accuracy.
- Support machine calibration and periodic accuracy checks.
- Investigate machine-related quality issues and implement corrective measures.

F. Maintenance Planning & Cost Control

- Prepare annual and monthly maintenance plans and budgets.
- Control maintenance costs without compromising machine reliability and safety.
- Plan and control critical spares, consumables and maintenance inventory.
- Evaluate repair versus replacement decisions for critical components.
- Identify opportunities for energy, spare-part and maintenance-cost reduction.

G. Team Management

- Lead and develop the maintenance team comprising engineers, technicians and support staff.
- Allocate manpower based on machine criticality and maintenance requirements.
- Conduct technical training and skill development programs for maintenance personnel.
- Establish competency matrices for maintenance technicians.
- Ensure effective shift-wise maintenance coverage.

H. New Machine Installation & Projects

- Support installation, commissioning and acceptance of new CNC/VMC and other manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinate with machine OEMs during installation and commissioning.
- Review machine technical specifications and maintenance requirements.
- Establish preventive maintenance standards for newly installed machines.
- Support plant expansion and engineering improvement projects.

I. Safety & Compliance

- Ensure safe maintenance practices and compliance with statutory and company safety requirements.
- Ensure proper LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) practices during maintenance activities.
- Conduct periodic safety inspections of machines and maintenance areas.
- Ensure electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic safety standards are maintained.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Machine Availability %
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance %
- Breakdown Hours




- Breakdown Frequency
- MTBF – Mean Time Between Failures
- MTTR – Mean Time To Repair
- Repeat Breakdown %
- Maintenance Cost per Machine / Production Unit
- Critical Spare Availability
- Machine Accuracy / Precision Compliance
- Energy Consumption / Reduction
- Safety Incidents / Maintenance-related incidents

4. Required Technical Competencies The candidate should have strong practical knowledge of:

- CNC & VMC machine maintenance
- CNC machine controllers and PLC systems
- Servo motors and drives
- Spindle systems
- Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
- Electrical control systems
- Ball screws, linear guides and precision mechanical systems
- Preventive & predictive maintenance
- Machine alignment and geometric accuracy
- Root Cause Analysis
- TPM / Lean Maintenance
- Maintenance planning and budgeting
- Spare parts management
- Machine installation and commissioning

5. Educational Qualification

Mandatory:

- B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Maintenance

Preferred:

- Additional certification/coursework in Maintenance Management, TPM, Reliability Engineering, PLC/Automation or Industrial Engineering.

6. Experience Profile

- 10–15 years of relevant experience in maintenance of CNC/VMC and precision manufacturing machinery.
- Experience in tool manufacturing, precision engineering, mould & die, automotive components or similar high-precision manufacturing environments will be preferred.
- Candidates with hands-on experience in CNC/VMC machine troubleshooting and maintenance leadership will be strongly preferred.

7. Desired Behavioural Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Hands-on technical approach
- Leadership and team-management skills
- Ability to work under production pressure
- Strong coordination with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
- Data-driven approach to maintenance
- Proactive approach toward machine reliability
- Solid ownership and accountability
- Good communication and vendor-management skills

8. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be a mechanically qualified maintenance professional with strong hands-on experience in CNC/VMC and precision machining environments, capable of leading the maintenance function while ensuring high machine availability, minimum breakdowns and consistent machining accuracy. Key expectation: The candidate should be able to move the maintenance function from a predominantly breakdown-driven approach to a proactive, preventive and reliability-focused maintenance system.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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