Assistant Manager - Machine Maintenance

Assistant Manager - Machine Maintenance

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As an Machine Electrical Maintenance- Shift Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functionality and reliability of heavy machinery within our manufacturing plant. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Managing and executing maintenance activities for CNC machines, VMCs, HMCs, sliding head, and wheel turning machines, ensuring minimal downtime through timely interventions.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical breakdowns promptly, leveraging your expertise in various machine controllers such as FANUC, SIEMENS, MITSUBISHI, and DELTA.
• Conducting regular geometrical testing and calibration of machinery to maintain precision and quality standards.
• Overseeing preventive maintenance schedules and implementation to enhance machine longevity and efficiency.
• Programming and troubleshooting CNC systems, ensuring alignment with production requirements and specifications.
• Handling the maintenance and repair of advanced components including automatic pallet changers (RAPC, LAPC), hydraulic fixtures, ATC magazines, and gearboxes.
• Responding swiftly to breakdowns in UCAM rotary and index tables and ensuring these equipment are operational to avoid production delays.
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting conveyor systems, including MIVEN and UNIVERSAL makes, integrating hydraulic and pneumatic system knowledge to support mechanical operations.
• Managing chiller units related to coolant, spindle, and hydraulic systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures and prevent equipment overheating.
• Participating in the assembly and maintenance of electromechanical and hydraulic servo turrets and automatic tool changers manufactured by PRAGATI.
• Performing mechanical component replacements and repairs such as chucking cylinders (P-Series, PSS, PHS series), axis ball screws, bearings, and linear motion guideways to sustain precise movements and machine accuracy.
• Leading and mentoring the maintenance team to foster a culture of safety, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating closely with production departments to plan maintenance activities around operational schedules, maximising productivity with minimal disruption.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate maintenance documentation, reports, and compliance records adhering to company policies and industry regulations.
• Continuously researching and implementing best practices and new technologies to improve machine maintenance processes and reduce costs.

Preferred Industries

AutomobileAuto / Auto EquipmentAuto ComponentsOEM

Education Qualification

Bachelors of Technology; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical; Bachelors of Technology

General Experience

Degree with.12-15 YEARS

Critical Experience

Critical experience that will enable success in this role includes, but is not limited to:

• Extensive technical expertise operating and maintaining CNC machinery including VMC, HMC, sliding head, and wheel turning machines, with in-depth knowledge of FANUC, SIEMENS, MITSUBISHI, and DELTA controllers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical failures within high-precision machining environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of automated systems such as Automatic Pallet Changers (RAPC, LAPC), Automatic Tool Changers, and associated hydraulic fixtures.
• Strong mechanical skills in assembling and servicing electromechanical and hydraulic servo turrets, and understanding of chucking cylinders and axis component replacements.
• Successful management of maintenance protocols for chiller units responsible for coolant, spindle, and hydraulic temperature regulation.
• Hands-on experience with conveyor systems maintenance, including installation and resolving operational challenges with MIVEN and UNIVERSAL brands.
• Capability to lead and implement preventative maintenance strategies that reduce machine downtime and improve productivity.
• Exceptional organisational and leadership abilities to oversee maintenance teams while driving safety and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to interpret and utilise technical documentation, blueprints, and maintenance manuals to execute precise repair and installation work.

System Generated Core Skills

CNC MachineCommunication SkillsHeat TreatmentHydraulicsLeadership SkillsManufacturing SystemsSAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM)Team ManagementTeamworkPneumatics

System Generated Secondary Skills

Experience Level

Mid Level