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