Job Description

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B. Tech - Mechanical

Experience: 1-2 years in a rubber or plastic Moulding industry with hands-on experience in injection and compression machines

- Maintenance Engineer

Location: Santej, Gujarat

Department: Maintenance

Reporting To: Plant Head / Production Manager

Job Purpose

To ensure the continuous and efficient operation of all injection and compression molding machines, along with other plant machinery and utilities, by conducting regular maintenance, quick troubleshooting, and ensuring maximum equipment uptime.

Key ResponsibilitiesInjection & Compression Moulding Machine Maintenance

Perform routine and preventive maintenance of injection moulding and compression moulding machines used for rubber product manufacturing. Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical faults specific to moulding equipment. Maintain mould temperature controllers, heaters, timers, ejector systems, and clamping units. Align and calibrate moulds to prevent product defects and improve cycle time.

General Machine Maintenance

Conduct preventive and breakdown maintenance of other machines like mixers, lathes, grinders, cryogenic finishing machines, hydraulic presses, and cutting tools. Maintain smooth operation of material handling equipment (conveyors, hoists, etc.).

Utility & Plant Support

Oversee the maintenance of DG sets, air compressors, ETP/STP plants, cooling towers, fire systems, and other utilities. Ensure uninterrupted service of electricity, water, and compressed air to support production.

Spare Parts Inventory

Maintain minimum stock of essential spares for injection and compression machines. Identify, request, and follow up on procurement of machine parts. Ensure proper tagging, storage, and consumption tracking.

Compliance & Safety

Follow all safety norms and machine lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance. Implement corrective actions post safety audit observations. Comply with ISO, BIS, or any other relevant standards.

Documentation & Reporting

Record maintenance logs for each machine (moulding machines and others). Track downtime, reason codes, and corrective measures taken. Share weekly and monthly reports on maintenance costs, downtime, and productivity loss.

Vendor Coordination & AMCs

Coordinate with external vendors for AMC servicing or technical support for injection/compression machines. Monitor and verify contractor work quality.

Team Supervision

Train and guide junior maintenance technicians. Allocate daily tasks and ensure completion with safety and quality standards.

Key Skills Required

Strong knowledge of Injection and Compression Moulding Machine mechanisms Proficient in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting Experience in mould installation, maintenance, and alignment Understanding of PLC-based machine control systems (advantageous) Familiarity with TPM, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and energy saving practices Basic knowledge of utility systems and ETP/STP management
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Vimdhya Services

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?12,043.70 - ?35,205.54 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person