1.Role Summary
This person owns every machine in the factory. They must understand how each machine works from the inside out — not just operate it, but know why it works, what can go wrong, and how to fix it. When a breakdown happens, the first response is to diagnose the root cause and attempt an in-house fix immediately. If the problem is beyond in-house capability, this person contacts the machine company or an outside vendor, follows up relentlessly, and ensures the machine is back to production in the shortest time possible.
Equally important: this person ensures breakdowns don’t happen in the first place. Regular checks, preventive maintenance schedules, proper machine usage by operators, and a disciplined spare parts system are all part of this role.
Fix it yourself first. Every breakdown follows this sequence: diagnose root cause → attempt in-house repair with your team → only if beyond capability, contact machine company or outside vendor → follow up daily until resolved. No breakdown should wait because “we called the vendor and they haven’t come yet.”
2.Key Responsibilities
Machine Knowledge & Breakdown Management
- Study and understand the working principle, mechanism, and design of every machine in the factory — peeling lathe, dryer, hot press, glue mixer/spreader, DD saw, boiler, sanding machine, DG set, compressor
- When a breakdown occurs: reach the machine immediately, diagnose the root cause (not just the symptom), and decide the fastest path to fix
- First attempt: fix in-house with your Electrician, Fitter, and MTS. Use your knowledge of the machine to guide the team on what exactly needs to be done
- If the problem requires OEM support or specialised expertise: contact the machine company directly, explain the issue technically, get their guidance or schedule their visit, and follow up every single day until the machine is running
- If the machine company cannot respond fast enough: identify and contact an outside vendor (local workshop, hydraulic specialist, motor rewinding shop) who can solve the problem faster
- Maintain a Breakdown Log for every incident — date, machine, what failed, root cause identified, action taken, parts used, downtime duration, and whether fixed in-house or externally
3.Preventive Maintenance & Regular Checks
- Create a monthly Preventive Maintenance (PM) calendar for every machine — greasing, oil changes, belt checks, bearing inspection, alignment, hydraulic system checks, electrical panel cleaning
- Conduct daily morning round of all machines before production starts — check for unusual sound, vibration, leaks, temperature, oil levels
- Build daily operator checklists for each section — simple one-page forms that operators fill before starting their machines (oil OK, sound normal, no leaks, temperature normal)
- Ensure operators are using machines properly — correct procedures, correct settings, not overloading, not bypassing safety features. If operators are misusing machines, train them and report to Production Manager
- Track running hours on critical equipment: hot press hydraulic pump, boiler, peeling lathe motor, dryer chain drive — schedule maintenance based on hours, not just calendar dates
4.Spare Parts & Vendor Management
- Work with Procurement Executive to maintain minimum stock of critical spares — parts whose absence would stop production (specific bearings, belts, contactors, hydraulic seals, blades)
- Provide consumption data and reorder alerts to Procurement Executive before stock runs out — never let production stop because a spare was not available
- Actively search for and build contacts with new vendors — local machine shops, hydraulic repair specialists, motor rewinding shops, bearing dealers, electrical component suppliers
- When identifying new vendors, loop in the Admin Executive for rate negotiation and vendor verification before placing orders
- Coordinate with Admin Executive for all spare parts purchase bills and delivery verification
5.Team Management & Coordination
- Assign daily work to Electrician, Fitter, and MTS every morning based on PM schedule and pending repair jobs
- Develop your team’s skills — teach them how machines work, not just how to replace parts; a team that understands root causes prevents repeat failures
- Coordinate with Production Manager on maintenance windows — schedule PM during weekly offs or shift gaps to avoid production loss
- Submit weekly maintenance report to GM: breakdowns this week, PM tasks completed, pending jobs, spares needed, machines at risk
- Work with the visiting Consultant Mechanical Engineer on major overhauls, machine modifications, and problems your team could not solve
6.Machines Under Responsibility
- Peeling Lathe — spindle, chuck, knife carriage, hydraulic system
- Veneer Dryer — chain drive, rollers, steam system, temperature controls
- Hot Press — hydraulic pump, cylinders, platens, temperature and pressure controls
- Glue Mixer and Spreader
- DD Saw — blade, motor, alignment, feed mechanism
- Boiler — mechanical aspects, in coordination with Boiler Supervisor
- Sanding Machine, Edge Trimmer, and all finishing equipment
- DG Set, Compressor, and all utility equipment
- All electrical panels, motors, starters, and VFDs across the factory
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3–5 years hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing — plywood, wood panel, paper, packaging, or any continuous process industry
- Must have actually worked with hands — not just supervised from a distance; needs to be able to open a machine, diagnose the problem, and guide the fix
- Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems, even if specialised in one
- Experience with hydraulic systems is a strong plus (critical for hot press and peeling lathe)
- Problem-solving mindset — finds the root cause, does not just patch symptoms
- Leadership ability — must be able to assign work, follow up, and hold the maintenance team accountable
- Willingness to get vendor contacts, call machine companies, and chase follow-ups until the job is done
Preferred
- Previous experience in plywood or veneer manufacturing
- Familiarity with boiler operations and IBR regulations
- Experience building preventive maintenance systems from scratch
- Knowledge of condition monitoring — vibration analysis, thermal scanning
What Success Looks Like
- Knows every machine inside out — can explain how it works, what can fail, and how to fix it
- Unplanned downtime below 2% of total production hours per month
- 90%+ of preventive maintenance tasks completed on schedule
- Breakdown response within 15 minutes — at the machine, diagnosing, acting
- Zero repeat breakdowns — root cause fixed, not just symptom patched
- Critical spares always in stock — no production stoppage due to missing parts
- Growing list of reliable external vendors for specialised repairs
- Operators trained on proper machine usage and daily checks
First 30 Days
- Study every machine in the factory — understand its working principle, read manuals if available, talk to operators about recurring issues
- Create Machine Master Register — every machine with make, model, serial number, motor details, belt sizes, bearing numbers, critical spare list
- Build first version of the monthly PM schedule and get it approved by GM
- Set up the Breakdown Log system and start recording from Day 1
- Create daily operator checklists and deploy to all sections
- Prepare critical spares list and share with Procurement Executive — identify what is in stock and what needs to be ordered immediately
- Visit local vendors — machine shops, hydraulic repair, motor rewinding, bearing dealers — build initial contact list and share with Admin Executive for rate negotiation
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Have you personally diagnosed and repaired production machine breakdowns (not just supervised technicians)?
Work Location: In person
