Executive / Assistant Manager - Mechanical

LG Polymers; Tirupati, Nellore, Chennai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Polymers in Tirupati is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to provide on-site mechanical support for extrusion lines and downstream equipment. You will assist during start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and troubleshooting, while monitoring machine performance and coordinating preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a diploma/BE in mechanical engineering and 2.27 years of experience in plastic compounding or polymer processing.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.Tech/BE in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2.27 years of experience in plastic compounding or polymer processing.
• Hands-on experience with twin screw extruders preferred.
• Ability to work in shifts.
• Comfortable working in production/field environments.
• Ability to handle mechanical tools and maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site mechanical support for twin/single screw extruders, pelletizers, feeders, and downstream equipment.
• Assist production teams during start-up, changeover, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor machine performance (vibration, temperature, pressure, torque, output).
• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of extruders, gearboxes, screw & barrel assemblies, die heads, feeders, and cooling/heating systems.

Skills

Shift work ability

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Diploma / B.Tech / BE in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Provide on site mechanical support for Twin/Single screw extruders, pelletizers, feeders, and downstream equipment.
• Assist production teams during start-up, changeover, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor machine performance (vibration, temperature, pressure, torque, output).
• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of:
  • A) Extruders
  • B) Gearboxes
  • C) Screw & barrel assemblies
  • D) Die heads
  • E) Feeders
  • F) Cooling and heating systems

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Diploma / B.Tech / BE in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 2.27 years in plastic compounding, polymer processing, or similar industries.
• Hands-on experience with twin screw extruders is preferred.
• Ability to work in shifts.
• Must be comfortable working in production & field environments.
• Ability to handle mechanical tools and maintenance equipment.