Maintenance Engineer (PLANT Maintenance)

AP Management Consultants; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Management Consultants is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for a forging press shop in Bengaluru. You will perform preventive upkeep, troubleshoot breakdowns, and maintain plant utilities to minimize line downtime.

Requirements include 3–5 years of experience in heavy engineering, strong knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and adherence to LOTO safety protocols. Rotational shifts and prompt response to urgent breakdowns are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years hands-on maintenance in forging press or heavy engineering plant.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, power packs, and basic electrical control panels.
• Adherence to shop-floor safety norms and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Willingness to work in rotational plant shifts and respond to urgent breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance of forging presses, induction billet heaters, trimming presses, and plant utilities.
• Attend to machine breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.
• Record downtime and report spare parts consumption daily.
• Coordinate with operators and technicians for smooth handovers.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Shift work

Operations coordination

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical control panels

Motors and pumps

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Responsible for hands-on shift maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, and routine preventive upkeep of forging presses, induction billet heaters, trimming presses, and plant utilities to minimize line downtime and maintain continuous production.

NON-NEGOTIABLE

• Minimum 3 to 5 years hands-on maintenance experience in a forging press shop or heavy engineering manufacturing plant.
• Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, power packs, and basic electrical control panels.
• Strict adherence to shop-floor safety norms and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Willingness to work in rotational plant shifts and attend to urgent machine breakdowns.

Preferred candidate profile

• Attending immediately to machine breakdowns across mechanical/hydraulic forging presses, trimming presses, and shearing machines.
• Assisting in the maintenance and routine upkeep of induction billet heaters (coils, water-cooling lines, temperature sensors, and thyristor units).
• Inspecting and rectifying hydraulic oil leaks, pneumatic valve blocks, pressure gauges, seals, and lubrication piping systems.
• Performing basic electrical troubleshooting including motor starters, contactors, limit switches, proximity sensors, and control wiring.
• Executing daily, weekly, and monthly Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists as per the planned schedule.
• Supporting root-cause investigation for recurring line stoppages and implementing immediate corrective action.
• Maintaining daily shift breakdown logs, recording machine downtime hours, and reporting spare parts consumed.
• Strictly following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and machine safety interlocks during all maintenance activities.
• Coordinating closely with production line operators and shift technicians for smooth handover and zero delay.

Educational Qualifications:

Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience:

3 to 5 years of hands-on industrial plant maintenance experience

Domain Knowledge:

Forging Shop / Press Shop / Automotive Component Manufacturing (preferred)

Technical Knowledge:

• Operational understanding of mechanical/hydraulic press mechanisms and centralized lubrication
• Ability to read basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematic drawings
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, air compressors, and cooling towers
• Understanding of 5S, basic preventive maintenance (PM) checklists, and shopfloor safety

Perks and benefits

4.0 LPA to 5.5 LPA (commensurate with 3 to 5 years relevant press shop/forging experience)