Maintenance Engineer – Foundry Industry

Keka Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PF/ESI/Mediclaim

Free Accommodation

Canteen

Transport

8-hour shift

Job summary

Keka Inc. in India seeks an experienced maintenance professional to handle preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of foundry equipment, including DISA molding lines, sand plants, and electric induction furnaces.

You will diagnose faults, maintain hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical/electrical systems, and keep lubrications and rotating parts aligned, while coordinating with production teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of maintenance experience in a foundry.
• Hands-on with DISA molding machines, sand plants, and electric furnaces.
• Diploma or BE in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• ITI (Fitter/Electrician) with foundry maintenance experience is suitable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of foundry machinery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DISA High Pressure Molding Line equipment.
• Maintain Sand Plant systems, including mixers, conveyors, elevators, and dust collection systems.
• Perform maintenance of Electric Induction Furnaces, including cooling systems, transformers, panels, and furnace auxiliaries.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical faults.
• Inspect and maintain motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, blowers, and conveyors.
• Ensure proper lubrication and alignment of rotating equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and reduce equipment downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
• Follow safety standards, TPM, 5S, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with production teams to achieve uninterrupted operations.

Skills

DISA High Pressure Molding Line

Sand Plant Maintenance

Electric Induction Furnace Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

PLC Basics

Preventive Maintenance

TPM

5S

Education

Diploma or BE in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ITI (Fitter/Electrician) with foundry experience

Job description

Experienced maintenance professional with expertise in preventive, breakdown, and predictive maintenance of foundry equipment. Skilled in maintaining high-pressure molding lines, DISA molding machines, sand plants, electric furnaces, and auxiliary equipment to ensure maximum production efficiency and minimum downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of foundry machinery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot High Pressure Molding Line (DISA) equipment.
• Maintain Sand Plant systems, including mixers, conveyors, elevators, and dust collection systems.
• Perform maintenance of Electric Induction Furnaces , including cooling systems, transformers, panels, and furnace auxiliaries.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical faults.
• Inspect and maintain motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, blowers, and conveyors.
• Ensure proper lubrication and alignment of rotating equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and reduce equipment downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
• Follow safety standards, TPM, 5S, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with production teams to achieve uninterrupted operations.

Required Skills:

• Experience with DISA High Pressure Molding Line
• Sand Plant Maintenance
• Electric Induction Furnace Maintenance
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• PLC Basics (preferred)
• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
• TPM & 5S

Experience:

• 4-6 + years of maintenance experience in a foundry industry.
• Hands-on experience with DISA molding machines, sand plants, and electric furnaces.

Education:

• Diploma/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical qualification.
• ITI (Fitter/Electrician) with relevant foundry maintenance experience is also suitable.

This job description is suitable for a maintenance professional working in an iron or steel foundry with DISA high-pressure molding lines, sand plants, and electric induction furnaces .

Additional Benefits:

• PF / ESI or Mediclaim / Leave Payment
• Facility: Accommodation Provided Free of Cost
• Canteen On Subsidiary rate
• Transport On Subsidiary rate
• Working Shift will be 8 hrs