Cnc Machine Maintenance Engineer

Lokesh Machines; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lokesh Machines in Hyderabad is seeking a Sr. Engineer for CNC Machine Maintenance - Mechanical. The role requires 4+ years in CNC and conventional machine upkeep, with strong skills in mechanical drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and TPM practices.

The candidate will troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and repair spindles, ball screws, turrets, and ATCs to ensure high machine uptime and reliability.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics with 4+ years in CNC and conventional machine maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing/precision engineering environments preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and reading mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Attend machine breakdowns, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Repair critical assemblies such as spindles, ball screws, turrets, and ATCs.
• Read hydraulic/pneumatic circuit diagrams for maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend machine life.
• Apply 5S and TPM methodologies to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Maintain 5S on the shop floor and ensure leakages are eliminated.

Skills

CNC Machine Principles

Mechanical Drawings

Spindle & Ball Screw Repair

TPM & 7QC Tools

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS exposure

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Engineer CNC Machine Maintenance - Mechanical

Department: Technical Services.

Location: Hyderabad

Qualification: B.E / B. Tech / Diploma - Mechanical / Mechatronics

Experience: 4 + Years in CNC and conventional Machines Maintenance + Utilities Maintenance (Preferably in manufacturing, precision engineering or Machine tool manufacturing industries)

Employment type: Full time, permanent

Job Purpose:

A Senior Mechanical Engineer for CNC Machine Tool Maintenance is responsible for the mechanical upkeep and reliability of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, which includes tasks like troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, analysing failures, and repairing critical components. The role requires expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, reading mechanical drawings, implementing maintenance plans, and applying problem-solving techniques like 5S and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) to ensure machine uptime and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Breakdown & Preventive Maintenance: Attending machine breakdowns, analysing root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Technical Repair: Repairing critical assemblies such as spindles, ball screws, turrets, and automatic tool changers (ATCs).
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: Reading and understanding hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams for effective maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance Planning: Implementing and managing preventive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend machine lifespan.
• Problem Solving: Utilizing tools and techniques like 5S, Why-Why analysis, and Kaizen to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance machine reliability.
• Shop Floor Management: Maintaining 5S standards and eliminating leakages to improve the overall work environment.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• CNC Machine Principles: Understanding how CNC machines work and their specific components.
• Mechanical Drawings: Ability to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic drawings.
• Component Expertise: Hands-on experience with repairing CNC machine parts like spindles and ball screws.
• Maintenance Methodologies: Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and the 7QC tools for problem-solving.
• Root Cause Analysis: Proficiency in techniques like "Why-Why" analysis to identify and address failure causes.
• Safety Practices: Conducting safety patrol rounds and ensuring adherence to safety procedures.

Desirable Qualifications (Optional):

• Certification in CNC programming or maintenance.
• Exposure to industry 4.0 tools or CMMS systems.