Role & responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance Manufacturing Area
- Responsible for the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the following OSD equipmen
- HSMG (High Shear Mixer Granulator)
- Mechanical maintenance, lubrication, impeller/chopper alignment, seal checks.
- FBD (Fluid Bed Dryer)
- Blower maintenance, filter housing, retarding chamber, bag assemblies.
- Coater / Tablet Coating Machine
- Spray gun cleaning, exhaust blower, gear drives, pan maintenance.
- Dust Collector Systems
- Filter inspection, differential pressure checks, motor & blower maintenance.
- Blender / RMG/ Sifter / Compression Area Utilities (As applicable)
- Utility Connections (machine-level): pneumatic lines, vacuum lines, water, etc.
- Packaging Machines Maintenance & Support
- Blister Packing Machines
- Changeover assistance, sealing station alignment, feeding system maintenance.
- Cartoning, Bottle Filling, Labeling & Secondary Packing Machines
- Mechanical troubleshooting, drive system checks, belt adjustments, sensor alignment.
- Tablet/Capsule Inspection Machines (As applicable)
Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Execute preventive maintenance for all Manufacturing machines as per SOP & OEM guidelines.
- Carry out routine inspection of pumps, valves, bearings, seals, belts, and rotating parts.
- Perform lubrication, greasing, tightening, and equipment condition monitoring.
- Maintain PM checklists and ensure timely documentation.
- Execute PM schedules for all applicable equipment.
- Perform condition monitoring (vibration, temperature, noise pattern checks).
- Maintain lubrication schedules for mechanical moving parts.
- Identify potential failures early and elevate immediately.
- Ensure availability of mechanical spare parts and consumables.
- Execute preventive maintenance (PM) as per approved schedules.
- Ensure minimum downtime during breakdowns through fast response and diagnosis.
- Maintain history sheets, maintenance records, and logs for all equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and restore equipment in minimum time.
- Tools, Equipment & Workshop Competency
- Skilled in using mechanical tools such as spanners, torque wrenches, pullers, dial gauges, vernier callipers.
- Skilled in pump dismantling/assembly and rotating equipment repair.
- Basic knowledge of workshop machines (drill, grinder, cutting tools).
Documentation & GMP Compliance
- Record all maintenance activities in logbooks, PM sheets, and job cards as per GDP.
- Follow ALCOA+ principles for maintenance documentation.
- Support audits (QA, EHS, regulatory) with accurate and updated records.
- Report deviations, breakages, abnormalities, and support CAPA closure.
- Support engineering documentation: logbooks, PM checklists, calibration coordination.
Installation & Commissioning
- Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment in existing/new facility.
- Support new piping installations, alignment, and equipment levelling.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and utility safety protocols.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to plant safety standards.
- Support EHS inspections and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications Qualification & Experience
- ITI Fitter / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- 5 years of experience in OSD / Pharma manufacturing plant maintenance.
- Hands on experience with OSD equipment: HSMG, FBD, Coater, Blister, Dust Collectors, Packing Machines, etc.
Additional notes & Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance related to OSD equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret machine drawings, PM checklists, P&IDs, GA Drawings and SOPs.
- Knowledge of pneumatics, basic electrical, and utility interface points.
- Troubleshooting capability for mechanical faults.
- Understanding of GMP documentation and compliance requirements.
- Strong handson mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Basic Knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, cooling towers & HVAC mechanicals.
- Safety-conscious, reliable, and disciplined.
- Basic understanding of GMP expectations for utility operations.
Preferred candidate profile
Candidate should have hands on experience in Process Maintence, Maintenance of packing, manufacturing machines in pharma industry.