Executive - Plant Maintenance (Paint Shop, Utility & Welding Systems)

Role & responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of Paint Shop equipment, Utility systems, Robotic cells, MIG Welding, Spot Welding machines, and SPMs.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and minimize production downtime through timely troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment, robots, conveyors, pumps, blowers, compressors, chillers, and other utility equipment.
• Perform fault diagnosis of PLCs, sensors, VFDs, servo drives, electrical panels, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Monitor utility consumption and ensure efficient operation of compressed air, water, power, and HVAC systems.
• Execute TPM activities, machine inspections, and autonomous maintenance initiatives.
• Analyze breakdowns using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain maintenance records, check sheets, PM schedules, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, 5S practices, and statutory requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, and improvement projects related to automation, robotics, welding, and paint shop equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in Plant Maintenance within the Automotive or Auto Component Manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance of Paint Shop equipment, Utility systems, Industrial Robots, MIG Welding, Spot Welding machines, and SPMs.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience in preventive, predictive, breakdown, and TPM-based maintenance activities.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Exposure to robotic welding cells (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or equivalent) will be preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.
• Candidates from Automotive OEMs, Tier-1, or Tier-2 Auto Component manufacturers will be preferred.