Executive - Maintenance

POSITION/ ROLE

Executive Maintenance Injection Molding

Chennai Factory

DEPARTMENT/ DIVISION

GRADE

Exe / AM

EDUCATION

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics)

EXPERIENCE (Years)

5–10 years in plant maintenance, Experience in injection moulding / plastics / RAC / HVAC / manufacturing environments

POSITION OVERVIEW

To ensure high uptime and efficiency of injection moulding machines through effective preventive maintenance, breakdown handling, and continuous improvement, supporting uninterrupted production.

ROLE

1. Preventive Maintenance

·      Plan and execute PM schedules for injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment (chillers, dryers, loaders, mould temperature controllers)

·      Develop and maintain PM checklists, SOPs, and maintenance standards

·      Ensure adherence to PM plans to minimize unplanned downtime

·      Implement predictive maintenance practices for critical equipment

2. Breakdown Maintenance

·      Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and restore operations with minimal downtime

·      Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions

·      Monitor and improve MTTR and equipment reliability

·      Ensure availability of critical spares and consumables

3. Injection Moulding Equipment Management

·      Maintain and troubleshoot injection moulding machines (hydraulic/electric)

·      Handle issues related to clamping, injection, hydraulics, heaters, and controls

·      Oversee maintenance of moulds, hot runners, and allied systems

·      Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, uptime, and breakdown frequency

4. Continuous Improvement

·      Drive TPM, Kaizen, and Lean initiatives for reliability improvement

·      Identify and implement cost reduction and energy-saving projects

·      Support cycle time improvement and machine efficiency enhancement

5. Safety & Compliance

·      Ensure adherence to plant safety standards and statutory requirements

·      Follow and enforce LOTO procedures and safe maintenance practices

·      Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations

6. Documentation & Reporting

·      Maintain records of PM activities, breakdown reports, and spare usage

·      Prepare daily/weekly/monthly maintenance MIS reports

·      Ensure proper documentation for audit compliance

7. Team Coordination

·      Supervise technicians and contract manpower

·      Coordinate with production, quality, and tooling teams

·      Liaise with OEMs and service vendors for maintenance support

·      Train operators on basic machine care and maintenance practices

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

• Belt conveyor full maintenance 
• Silo material feeding system hands on experience 
• Ultrasonic welding process and machine maintenance 
• CFF balancing machine calibration and setting full knowledge
• Injection molding machine machine full knowledge ( Hydraulic, Electrical, new mold trail setting)

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

·      Ownership and accountability

·      Problem-solving mindset under pressure

·      Team collaboration and coordination

·      Continuous improvement orientation

OPERATIONAL REPORTING

Section Manager (Maintenance)

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING

Section Manager (Maintenance)

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics)