Maintenance Head

PBW Bearings; Rajkot; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PBW Bearings in Rajkot, India is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across CNC, VMC, grinding, turning and heat-treatment equipment.

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, develop maintenance plans, manage spare parts, and drive TPM and OEE improvements to maximize plant reliability and uptime.

This role requires 12-18 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, with BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in bearing manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, OEE, MTBF, MTTR.
• Knowledge of CMMS/SAP maintenance modules.
• Ability to lead teams and manage maintenance budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities for production machinery and utility equipment.
• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of CNC, VMC, grinding, turning and heat-treatment equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve recurring mechanical breakdowns and failures.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor downtime, MTBF and MTTR to improve reliability.
• Develop annual and weekly preventive maintenance plans.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns with Production and Quality.
• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant utilities (air compressors, pumps, cooling, hydraulics).
• Identify critical spare parts and manage inventory levels.
• Drive TPM, cost optimization, and OEE improvement.
• Lead engineers, supervisors, technicians and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety and 5S in maintenance areas.
• Participate in new machine installations and projects.

Skills

CNC maintenance

VMC maintenance

Grinding maintenance

Turning maintenance

Bearings manufacturing

TPM

OEE

MTBF/MTTR analysis

CMMS/SAP

Maintenance planning

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP maintenance module

Maintenance MIS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A. Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities for production machinery, utility equipment, and associated plant infrastructure.
• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of CNC, VMC, grinding, turning, heat treatment, and other relevant bearing manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve recurring mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major and repetitive breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor machine downtime, breakdown frequency, MTBF, and MTTR to improve equipment reliability.

B. Preventive Maintenance & Planning

• Develop annual, monthly, and weekly preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
• Ensure timely maintenance of critical machines and equipment.
• Maintain equipment history cards, maintenance checklists, breakdown records, and spare parts consumption records.
• Coordinate planned maintenance shutdowns with Production, Quality, and other relevant departments.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance activities with minimum disruption to production.

C. Utilities & Infrastructure

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant utilities, including air compressors, pumps, cooling systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other relevant utility equipment.
• Ensure reliable operation of utility systems to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate with electrical and utility maintenance teams for integrated equipment reliability.
• Support energy conservation and utility cost reduction initiatives.

D. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Identify critical spare parts and establish minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Develop strategies to reduce spare parts costs without compromising equipment reliability.
• Ensure proper inventory control, preservation, and availability of essential spares.
• Evaluate vendors, repair agencies, and service providers for quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Standardize components and identify opportunities for cost-effective procurement.

E. Productivity & Cost Optimization

• Reduce machine breakdowns and unplanned downtime through systematic maintenance practices.
• Implement maintenance improvement projects to enhance machine performance and productivity.
• Optimize maintenance expenditure, repair costs, and spare parts consumption.
• Drive equipment reliability improvements and support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for energy savings, equipment life extension, and reduction in maintenance costs.

F. Team Management & Development

• Lead, guide, and develop mechanical maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contractual manpower.
• Allocate manpower and ensure effective deployment across shifts.
• Develop technical competency through structured training and skill development.
• Establish clear performance targets for team members and periodically review performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

G. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work systems, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure machines are properly guarded and maintained in safe operating condition.
• Coordinate with EHS, Production, and Quality teams to resolve equipment-related safety and quality issues.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and applicable ISO management system requirements.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and implementation of 5S in maintenance areas.

H. Continuous Improvement

• Implement TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Analyze equipment failure trends and develop action plans for recurring issues.
• Drive standardization of maintenance practices and documentation.
• Participate in new machine installation, commissioning, and equipment modification projects.
• Support capacity expansion, process improvement, and new product introduction projects.

Preferred candidate profile

• Mechanical maintenance of CNC, VMC, grinding, turning, and other precision manufacturing equipment.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling systems.
• Gearboxes, bearings, shafts, pumps, motors, and mechanical drives.
• Preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance methodologies.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• TPM, OEE, MTBF, and MTTR concepts.
• Maintenance planning, spare parts management, and cost control.
• Equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and maintenance documentation.
• Basic understanding of CMMS/SAP maintenance modules and maintenance MIS.
• Experience: 12 - 18 years in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an engineering or bearing manufacturing industry.
• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience may also be considered.