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.

1. 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.

- 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 protected working environment.

- 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