Maintenance And Service Engineer

Role & responsibilities:

• Carry out routine mechanical and electrical maintenance of all machines (fabric inspection, rolling, packing, and sample cutting machines) as per a defined monthly maintenance schedule.
• Inspect machines periodically to identify wear and tear of parts (belts, bearings, motors, sensors, gears, rollers, wiring, etc.) and plan timely replacement before failure.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities including oiling, greasing, and lubrication of moving parts as per schedule, and maintain records of the same.
• Attend to breakdown calls promptly, diagnose mechanical/electrical faults, and carry out repairs to minimize machine downtime.
• Maintain and update a maintenance log/checklist for each machine covering date of service, work done, parts replaced, and next due date.
• Track AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) status for all applicable machines/components renewal dates, service visits due, and vendor follow-ups.
• Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables (oils, grease, belts, fuses, etc.) and raise indents before stock runs low.
• Coordinate with the production team to schedule maintenance with minimum disruption to ongoing operations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and trial runs of new machines at customer sites or in-house, as required.
• Prepare monthly maintenance reports/MIS for management review, highlighting machine health, recurring issues, and cost of maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out following safety procedures and standards.
• Train machine operators on basic upkeep (daily checks, cleaning, minor troubleshooting) to reduce avoidable faults

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong troubleshooting skills mechanical and electrical.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, lubrication schedules, and AMC management.
• Ability to read machine drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Good record-keeping and reporting discipline (Excel / maintenance log formats).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent breakdowns, and manage multiple machines across the shop floor.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with production, stores, and external service vendors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Machine uptime % / reduction in breakdown hours.
• Adherence to monthly preventive maintenance & oiling schedule (%).
• Timely AMC renewals with zero lapse.
• Average breakdown response and resolution time.
• Accuracy and timeliness of maintenance records/reports.