Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance
· Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of:
· Heat treatment furnaces (batch, continuous, vacuum, atmosphere, induction, etc.)
· Quenching systems
· Burners and combustion systems
· Cooling towers and chillers
· Compressors, pumps, blowers, and hydraulic systems
· Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-related faults.
· Maintain temperature control systems, thermocouples, and instrumentation.
Reliability & Troubleshooting
· Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
· Reduce downtime through root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
· Coordinate emergency repairs to minimize production interruption.
Utilities & Facility Maintenance
· Monitor and maintain plant utilities including:
· Gas lines
· Electrical distribution systems
· Water systems
· Air compressors
· DG sets and transformers
· Ensure uninterrupted utility supply for furnace operations.
Safety & Compliance
· Ensure compliance with:
· Industrial safety regulations
· Environmental standards
· Heat treatment process requirements
· Preventive maintenance schedules
· Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
· Maintain safe working practices during high-temperature operations.
Documentation & Reporting
· Maintain maintenance logs, breakdown reports, and spare parts records.
· Prepare maintenance schedules and equipment history sheets.
· Coordinate with production and quality departments for machine availability.
Continuous Improvement
· Support TPM, lean maintenance, and energy-saving initiatives.
· Recommend upgrades and modifications to improve furnace efficiency and reliability.
· Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.