Assistant Manager - Heavy Machine Maintenance

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Swaraj Division, is seeking a Shift Supervisor of Machine Shop- Mechanical Maintenance to oversee heavy casting and light forging machining, along with heat treatment processes. You will work hands-on with CNC machines (HMC, VMC, turning, grinding, milling, boring, broaching, gear cutting) and manage salt quench furnaces and induction hardening systems.

Leadership and TPM/TQM drive uptime and cost control.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical or Diploma required.
• Hands-on maintenance with CNC machines and heat-treatment equipment.
• Experience in TPM, TQM, preventive maintenance and spare parts management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce safety norms and regulations.
• Drive TPM and TQM to improve plant performance.
• Ensure 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Plan and manage spare parts inventory to minimise downtime.
• Maintain hydraulics and pneumatics systems for machine safety and efficiency.
• Prepare maintenance reports and analyse data to reduce downtime.

Skills

CNC Machine

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Leadership Skills

Spare Parts Management

Root Cause Analysis

Teamwork

Analytics

Communication Skills

Manpower Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical

Diploma

Tools

HMC

VMC

Turning Centres

Grinding Machines

Milling Machines

Broaching Tools

Hobbing Machines

Gear Shaving Equipment

Salt Quench Furnaces

Induction Hardening Systems

Robotic Systems

Industrial Washing Machines

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

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

Automobile

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
• Hydraulics
• Leadership Skills
• Manpower Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Spare Parts Management
• Teamwork
• Pneumatics

System Generated Secondary Skills

• Resource Management