Job Description

Role Summary

The Senior Fitter (Maintenance) will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling mechanical equipment in the steel plant, ensuring minimum breakdowns and smooth plant operations. This role requires hands-on skills, leadership in guiding fitters/helpers, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment such as

rolling mills, gearboxes, cranes, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and hydraulic systems

. Diagnose faults, dismantle, repair, and assemble mechanical parts with precision. Supervise and guide junior fitters, helpers, and contract workers during maintenance jobs. Ensure

planned shutdown and breakdown maintenance

is executed as per schedule. Maintain records of maintenance activities, spare consumption, and downtime. Ensure compliance with

safety standards, lockout-tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage

during maintenance. Collaborate with production and electrical/instrumentation teams to minimize downtime. Suggest improvements for

equipment reliability, performance, and cost reduction

. Handle alignment, welding, grinding, and basic machining as required. Report abnormalities, recurring issues, and suggest corrective action to the Maintenance Engineer/Manager.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of

steel plant/rolling mill machinery

. Hands-on expertise in fitting, assembly, and alignment jobs. Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly layouts, and manuals. Basic knowledge of welding, gas cutting, and fabrication. Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Team handling and leadership ability. Safety-conscious and disciplined approach.

Qualifications & Experience

ITI Fitter / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

(preferred). Minimum

5-6 years of experience

in heavy mechanical maintenance, preferably in

steel/rolling mills or process industries

. Knowledge of

hydraulic and pneumatic systems

will be an advantage.

Work Conditions

Plant-based role with shift duties. Exposure to high temperature, dust, noise, and heavy machinery. Must strictly follow

safety protocols

.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person