Job Description
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 Responsibilities1) 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, 5 S, 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
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 Responsibilities1) 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, 5 S, 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
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