Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager | Technymon – Dharwad

Location:

Dharwad, Karnataka

Function:
Plant Maintenance / Engineering

Industry: Manufacturing (Automotive / Industrial Components)

Role Summary

Technymon is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability for our Dharwad manufacturing facility. The role covers end-to-end upkeep, uptime improvement and safety compliance for critical production equipment including furnaces, stamping machines, hydraulic presses, coil cutting & chamfering machines, calanders, zinc & copper plating lines, N₂/O₂ utility systems, and tool room machines (CNC, VMCs, lathes, grinding machines).

Key Responsibilities
1) Equipment Maintenance & Uptime

- Lead preventive + breakdown maintenance for:
- Furnaces / heating systems (temperature controls, panels, sensors, thermocouples)
- Stamping machines & hydraulic presses
- Coil cutting & chamfering machines
- Calanders and production auxiliaries
- Zinc & copper plating lines (mechanical + electrical maintenance)
- Tool room machines: CNC, VMCs, lathes, surface/centerless grinding machines
- Ensure high uptime through robust PM schedules, inspection checklists, lubrication and planned shutdowns
- Drive troubleshooting and reduction of repeat failures using structured diagnostics

2) Utilities & Plant Services

- Maintain reliable utilities including:
- N₂/O₂ plant systems and distribution safety systems
- Compressors, dryers, air pipelines
- Power distribution panels, electrical systems, lighting and safety systems
- Cooling water systems, pumps, exhaust/ventilation systems

3) Safety, Compliance & Statutory Readiness

- Ensure adherence to safe maintenance practices including LOTO, machine guarding, interlocks
- Support safety and statutory compliance across furnace operations, hydraulic systems, gas systems and plating areas
- Maintain documentation required for audits and internal reviews

4) Maintenance Planning, Spares & Cost Control

- Prepare monthly/annual maintenance plans, shutdown schedules and critical spares strategy
- Manage vendor/AMC coordination, repair outsourcing, and procurement support
- Track and report KPIs: downtime, MTTR, MTBF, PM adherence, spare usage, maintenance cost

5) Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

- Lead and develop the maintenance team (mechanical/electrical technicians)
- Implement TPM, 5S, Kaizen, breakdown tagging, and reliability improvements
- Conduct RCA/CAPA for chronic issues and drive measurable improvements

Qualifications & Experience

- Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics (preferred)
- 8–15 years experience in maintenance within a manufacturing plant
- Strong knowledge of:
- Hydraulics & pneumatics (press shop maintenance)
- Electrical troubleshooting, control panels, sensors & safety circuits
- Furnace and heat-based process equipment maintenance
- Tool room equipment upkeep (CNC/VMC/lathe/grinding machines)
- Good leadership, vendor management and reporting skills

What We Offer

- Stable long-term opportunity in a growing manufacturing company
- Performance-driven culture focused on safety, reliability and quality
- Competitive compensation and growth