Role & responsibilities

Responsible for hands-on shift maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, and routine preventive upkeep of forging presses, induction billet heaters, trimming presses, and plant utilities to minimize line downtime and maintain continuous production.

NON-NEGOTIABLE

- Minimum 3 to 5 years hands-on maintenance experience in a forging press shop or heavy engineering manufacturing plant.
- Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, power packs, and basic electrical control panels.
- Strict adherence to shop-floor safety norms and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Willingness to work in rotational plant shifts and attend to urgent machine breakdowns.

Preferred candidate profile

- Attending immediately to machine breakdowns across mechanical/hydraulic forging presses, trimming presses, and shearing machines.
- Assisting in the maintenance and routine upkeep of induction billet heaters (coils, water-cooling lines, temperature sensors, and thyristor units).
- Inspecting and rectifying hydraulic oil leaks, pneumatic valve blocks, pressure gauges, seals, and lubrication piping systems.
- Performing basic electrical troubleshooting including motor starters, contactors, limit switches, proximity sensors, and control wiring.
- Executing daily, weekly, and monthly Preventive Maintenance (PM)



checklists as per the planned schedule.
- Supporting root-cause investigation for recurring line stoppages and implementing immediate corrective action.
- Maintaining daily shift breakdown logs, recording machine downtime hours, and reporting spare parts consumed.
- Strictly following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and machine safety interlocks during all maintenance activities.
- Coordinating closely with production line operators and shift technicians for smooth handover and zero delay.

Educational Qualifications: Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience:

3 to 5 years of hands-on industrial plant maintenance experience

Domain Knowledge:

Forging Shop / Press Shop / Automotive Component Manufacturing (preferred)

Technical Knowledge:

- Operational understanding of mechanical/hydraulic press mechanisms and centralized lubrication
- Ability to read basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematic drawings
- Familiarity with pumps, motors, air compressors, and cooling towers
- Understanding of 5S, basic preventive maintenance (PM) checklists, and shopfloor safety

Perks and advantages 4.0 LPA to 5.5 LPA (commensurate with 3 to 5 years relevant press shop/forging experience)

📌 Maintenance Engineer (PLANT Maintenance) (Bengaluru)
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