JUNIOR MECHANICAL ASSOCIATE

ROCKWOOL International A/S; Tiruvannamalai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Group is seeking personnel for comprehensive maintenance and fabrication activities in our site in Tamil Nadu. The role covers routine, breakdown and preventive maintenance, plus fabrication tasks and safety compliance to safeguard equipment and people on site.

You will follow detailed drawings, perform alignments, use a range of tools, and help install or commission new machinery. Documentation of work and proper tool handling are essential to this position.

Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance: daily checks of machines, pipelines, pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes and conveyors; lubrication, cleaning, tightening and replacement of small parts; ensure correct alignment and fitting of mechanical components.
• Breakdown Maintenance: respond quickly to machine breakdowns; dismantle, repair and reassemble mechanical parts with hand and power tools; assist in welding, gas cutting and grinding when required.
• Preventive Maintenance: follow schedules; inspect equipment for wear, leakages, noise or vibration; replace faulty bearings, gaskets, seals and fittings.
• Fabrication & Assembly: read mechanical drawings and fit parts per specifications; drilling, tapping, filing, grinding; assemble and install machines and supports under supervision.
• Safety & Compliance: follow PPE, Lockout/Tagout, fire & chemical safety; maintain clean workshop; store tools and tackles safely.
• Documentation & Reporting: fill maintenance checklists and log sheets; record breakdowns, spare parts used and work; report failures to senior technicians/engineers.
• Support Activities: assist in installation and commissioning of new machines; help in shifting, rigging and alignment of heavy equipment; care for measuring instruments and hand tools.

Job description

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:

Routine Maintenance

Perform daily checks of machines, pipelines, pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes, and conveyors. Carry out lubrication, cleaning, tightening, and replacement of small parts. Ensure correct alignment and fitting of mechanical components.

Breakdown Maintenance

Respond quickly to machine/equipment breakdowns. Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical parts using hand tools and power tools. Assist in welding, gas cutting, grinding, and other basic repair activities when required.

Preventive Maintenance

Follow preventive maintenance schedules given by supervisors. Inspect equipment for wear & tear, leakages, abnormal noise, or vibration. Replace faulty bearings, gaskets, seals, O-rings, and other fittings.

Fabrication & Assembly

Read mechanical drawings and fit parts as per specifications. Perform drilling, tapping, filing, grinding, and basic fabrication work. Assemble and install machines, pipelines, and structural supports under supervision.

Safety & Compliance

Follow standard safety practices (use of PPE, Lockout/Tagout, fire & chemical safety). Maintain cleanliness of workshop and work area. Ensure tools and tackles are handled safely and stored properly.

Documentation & Reporting

Fill maintenance checklists and log sheets. Record breakdown details, spare parts used, and work completed. Report repeated failures or abnormal conditions to senior technicians/engineers.

Support Activities

Assist in installation and commissioning of new machines. Help in shifting, rigging, and alignment of heavy equipment. Maintain proper care of measuring instruments and hand tools.

At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity, and flooding. Our product range reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, while supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint. Stone wool is a fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With ~11,800 dedicated colleagues in 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, customised stone wool insulation components for other manufacturers’ products and systems (OEM), to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore.