Maintenance Operations

- Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities as per the maintenance schedule.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
- Attend machine breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition with minimum downtime.
- Support machine installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrading activities.
- Ensure maximum machine availability and reliability to meet production requirements.

Maintenance Planning & Documentation

- Prepare and update Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) plans.
- Develop and maintain maintenance SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and maintenance records.
- Ensure all maintenance manuals, drawings, documentation, and equipment history records are updated and properly maintained.
- Record maintenance activities accurately in CMMS systems such as Maximo.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

- Follow all machine safety requirements and adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.
- Participate in IMS (Integrated Management System), IATF, and internal/external audits as required.
- Maintain a safe and clean work setting by following 5S practices.

Continuous Improvement

- Participate in Continuous Improvement, TPM, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and maintenance costs.
- Support the implementation of new technical solutions and automation projects.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

KPI Management

- Support achievement of maintenance KPIs including:
- Equipment Uptime
- MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- Breakdown Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance




- Maintenance Cost Control

- Contribute to both Global and Local Maintenance KPI targets.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
- Additional certifications in Maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC, or Safety will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 1-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within manufacturing environments.
- Experience in preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of production equipment.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, textile, process, or continuous manufacturing industries is preferred.

Technical Skills Required

Mechanical Skills

- Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Bearings, Gearboxes, Pumps, Compressors
- Lubrication Systems
- Mechanical Assembly & Alignment
- Conveyor Systems

Electrical Skills

- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
- Motor Maintenance
- Control Panels
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- Electrical Circuits and Wiring
- VFDs and Soft Starters

Pneumatic & Hydraulic Skills

- Reading pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
- Troubleshooting pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic component maintenance
- Cylinder, valve, and actuator applications

Automation & Systems

- Basic PLC knowledge
- HMI operation awareness
- CMMS / Maximo usage
- Maintenance KPI monitoring

Safety & Quality

- Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
- Risk Assessment
- Machine Safety
- 5S
- TPM
- Kaizen
- IMS / IATF Compliance

Behavioral Competencies

- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Flexibility in Shift Operations
- Continuous Learning Mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
- Machine Uptime (%)
- Breakdown Frequency
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Maintenance Cost Efficiency
- Safety Compliance
- Audit Compliance
- Equipment Reliability Improvement

📌 Technician / Associate in Maintenance (Chennai)
🏢 Danfoss
📍 Chennai