Description – Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Engineer

Department: Maintenance
Industry: Roofing Sheet Manufacturing / Steel Sector
Reports To: Maintenance Staff

Job Summary

Responsible for maintenance, repair, and optimization of production machinery and mechanical systems to ensure maximum equipment availability and production efficiency.

Key ResponsibilitiesPreventive Maintenance

- Carry out preventive maintenance of roll forming machines, decoilers, shearing machines, hydraulic systems, and mechanical equipment.
- Lubricate and inspect machinery according to maintenance schedules.
- Monitor machine health and reduce wear and tear.

Breakdown Maintenance

- Attend mechanical breakdowns promptly.
- Repair gearboxes, bearings, shafts, rollers, conveyors, and mechanical assemblies.
- Replace worn-out machine parts.

Production Support

- Ensure smooth operation of production lines.
- Assist production during machine setup and changeovers.
- Improve machine efficiency and reduce downtime.

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

- Maintain hydraulic power packs.
- Service hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pipelines.
- Maintain pneumatic cylinders and air systems.

Fabrication & Installation

- Install new machinery and equipment.




- Carry out fabrication and alignment work.
- Perform welding and structural repairs when required.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow plant safety standards and PPE requirements.
- Implement LOTO procedures during maintenance.
- Maintain housekeeping in maintenance areas.

Documentation

- Maintain maintenance records.
- Record spare parts usage.
- Submit daily maintenance reports.

Continuous Improvement

- Reduce machine breakdown frequency.
- Improve equipment reliability.
- Participate in TPM, 5S, and Kaizen activities.

Required Skills

- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems
- Bearing replacement
- Gearbox maintenance
- Shaft alignment
- Welding & Fabrication
- Preventive maintenance
- Reading mechanical drawings

Qualification

- Diploma/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
- ITI Fitter / Mechanical (for Technician level)

Experience

- 2–8 years in Steel, Roofing Sheet Manufacturing, Roll Forming, Tube Mills, or Heavy Engineering Industries.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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