Assistant Manager - Maintenance

Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise is seeking an Executive/AM for Maintenance of the Heat Exchanger at their Chennai factory. The role involves ensuring high uptime and efficiency, executing PM schedules, and troubleshooting various mechanical and electrical issues.

Ideal candidates should have a diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, along with 5-10 years of experience in plant maintenance. Strong emphasis on continuous improvement and safety compliance is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in plant maintenance, specifically with heat exchanger, RAC, HVAC, or coil shop environments.
• Experience in Fin die overhauling and die setting.
• Knowledge in dry oven machine maintenance and refrigerant charging machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high uptime and efficiency of heat exchanger line machinery.
• Develop PM checklists, SOPs, and procedures for maintenance.
• Optimize performance for productivity and quality.
• Drive TPM, Kaizen, and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Breakdown Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics

Job description

Position / Role

Executive / AM Maintenance Heat Exchanger

Location

Chennai Factory

Department / Division

UPBG / Manufacturing

Grade

Exe / AM

Education

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

Experience (Years)

5–10 years in plant maintenance, Exposure to heat exchanger / RAC / HVAC / coil shop environments

Position Overview

Ensure high uptime and efficiency of heat exchanger line machinery through effective preventive maintenance, breakdown handling, and continuous improvement, supporting uninterrupted production.

Role

• Preventive Maintenance
• Execute PM schedules for heat exchanger line equipment (Fin Press, Hairpin Bender, Expander, Brazing & Leak Testing)
• Develop PM checklists, SOPs, and procedures
• Ensure PM compliance to reduce downtime
• Apply predictive maintenance techniques where applicable
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Attend breakdowns promptly and restore operations quickly
• Perform RCA and implement corrective actions
• Maintain optimal MTTR and machine reliability
• Ensure availability of critical spares
• Line Management
• Ensure smooth running of heat exchanger line
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Track KPIs: MTBF, uptime, breakdown frequency
• Optimize performance for productivity and quality
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive TPM, Kaizen, Lean initiatives
• Implement cost and energy-saving measures
• Support process improvements and line balancing
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to safety and statutory standards
• Follow LOTO procedures
• Participate in audits and risk assessments
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain records of PM, breakdowns, and spares
• Prepare maintenance MIS reports
• Support audit requirements
• Team Coordination
• Supervise technicians and contract manpower
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering
• Liaise with OEMs/vendors
• Train operators on basic maintenance practices

Essential Attributes

• Experience in Fin die overhauling and die setting
• Dry oven machine maintenance
• Refrigerant Charging machine full maintenance & service

Desired Attributes

• Ownership & accountability
• Strong troubleshooting mindset
• Team collaboration
• Continuous improvement focus

Operational Reporting

Section Manager (Maintenance)

Functional Reporting

Section Manager (Maintenance)