Assistant Manager - Heavy Machine Maintenance

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Mohali; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Swaraj Division seeks an Assistant Manager for Heavy Machine Maintenance in Mohali. You will lead maintenance across CNC-based machine shops including HMC, VMC, turning, grinding, milling, and gearing equipment, focusing on reliability, safety, and cost control.

Role requires strong hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, spare parts planning, and proven leadership to drive TPM and TPM-based improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering or diploma in mechanical fields.
• Experience with large CNC machinery and maintenance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics and heat-treatment related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety norms and internal standards.
• Drive TPM and TQM to improve plant performance and uptime.
• Maximise machine availability by adhering to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Plan and manage spare parts inventory to avoid delays.
• Prepare maintenance reports and analyze trends to cut downtime and costs.

Skills

CNC Machines

Preventive Maintenance

Leadership

Spare Parts Mgmt

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Safety Compliance

TPM

Quality Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical

Diploma

Tools

HMC

VMC

Turning Machining

Grinding & Milling

Gear Cutting Machines

Job description

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Assistant Manager - Heavy Machine Maintenance

Date: 23 Sept 2026

Location: Mohali, Mohali-Plant 2, IN

As a Shift Supervisor of Machine Shop- Mechanical Maintenance at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Swaraj Division, you will oversee the comprehensive upkeep and efficient operation of our machine shops specializing in heavy casting machining, light forging machining, and heat treatment processes. Your role will involve hands‑on mechanical work with advanced CNC machinery including Horizontal Machining Centres (HMC), Vertical Machining Centres (VMC), turning, grinding, milling, boring, broaching, and gear cutting machines such as hobbing, shapers, shaving, and gear tooth cutting (GTC). You will also manage equipment such as industrial washing machines and heat treatment units including Salt Quench Furnaces (SQF) and induction hardening systems, as well as hoists.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and ensuring strict compliance with all safety norms and regulations as prescribed by statutory bodies and internal standards.
• Driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies within the plant to promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Guaranteeing 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, thereby maximising machine availability and supporting plant efficiency, quality objectives, and cost targets.
• Effectively planning and managing spare parts inventory for all machinery to reduce maintenance turnaround times and avoid production delays.
• Applying your strong foundational knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics systems to maintain and improve machine functionality and safety.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production and quality departments, to align maintenance strategies with overall business goals. You will also be responsible for preparing detailed maintenance reports and analyses, identifying trends, and recommending strategies to reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Diploma

General Experience

Minimum 6-10 years

Critical Experience

The critical experience required for this position includes expert-level knowledge and hands‑on experience with various CNC machines such as HMC, VMC, turning centres, grinding and milling machines, boring and broaching tools, and specialized gear cutting machinery including hobbing machines and gear shaving equipment. Experience with robotic systems and industrial washing machines as part of the maintenance scope is highly desirable.

A deep understanding of heat treatment equipment, specifically salt quench furnaces and induction hardening systems, is vital to ensure these processes are maintained within operational standards and safety compliance.

Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance is essential, as these aspects form a core part of the machine maintenance regime. Proven leadership skills in guiding troubleshooting teams and maintaining high machinery uptime through effective preventive strategies and spare parts management will be required to excel in this role.

System Generated Core Skills

Analytics

CNC Machine

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Manpower Management

Spare Parts Management

Teamwork

System Generated Secondary Skills

Resource Management

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