Role & responsibilities 1. Machine Maintenance
* Perform regular preventive and breakdown maintenance of production machinery.
* Identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults in machines.
* Handle hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Maintain induction machines, grinding machines, milling machines, SPMs and power presses.
* Inspect bearings, gears, motors, pumps, shafts, belts and other mechanical components.
* Ensure minimum machine downtime and maximum machine availability. 2. Production Management
* Plan and monitor daily production activities as per targets.
* Ensure optimum utilisation of machines and manpower.
* Monitor production output, machine efficiency and rejection rates.
* Coordinate with machine operators to achieve production targets.
* Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvement measures.
* Ensure timely completion of production orders. 3. Manpower Management
* Allocate work to machine operators and helpers.
* Monitor employee performance, attendance and discipline.
* Ensure operators follow standard operating procedures.
* Train operators in machine handling and basic maintenance. 4. Preventive Maintenance & Improvement
* Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
* Maintain machine breakdown and maintenance records.
* Identify recurring machine problems and implement permanent solutions.
* Maintain critical spare parts inventory.
* Implement TPM, 5S and continuous improvement practices. 5.



Quality & Safety
* Ensure machines are operating within required process parameters.
* Coordinate with the quality department to reduce rejection and rework.
* Ensure machine guards and safety devices are functioning properly.
* Maintain a clean and safe working workplace.
* Ensure compliance with factory safety procedures. Preferred candidate profile
- Diploma / B.
Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- 4-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and production in an automotive or auto-component manufacturing unit.
- Experience in axle manufacturing, forging, machining or metal component manufacturing will be preferred.
- Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of induction machines, grinding machines, milling machines, SPMs and power presses.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance and machine troubleshooting.
- Ability to independently identify and resolve mechanical and hydraulic machine problems.
- Experience in production planning, shop-floor management and manpower handling.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Should be willing to work on the shop floor and handle machine maintenance personally. Perks and benefits Competitate salary based on experience and skills. Performance -based annual increment Statutory benefits as applicable supportative working environment

📌 Production And Maintenance Engineer (Ludhiana)
🏢 Sona Industries
📍 Ludhiana