Manager Facilities Manager - Paint

Caterpillar

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District

On-site

INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Relocation available

Onsite five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Paint Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and robotics activities in the paint shop. You will drive reliability, safety, and environmental compliance across pretreatment, e-coat, powder coating, liquid paint, and curing stages.

You will manage ABB and KUKA paint robots, troubleshoot controls, and push Industry 4.0 initiatives. A strong background in TPM, RCA, FMEA, and predictive maintenance is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
5–15 years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
Minimum 5 years in maintenance leadership role.
Hands-on with robotic paint application systems.
Experience with Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance, reliability, robotics, automation, and utilities in the paint shop.
Develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Establish maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure equipment availability and safe operations in pretreatment to curing processes.
Coordinate robot calibration, programming backups, and path optimization.
Lead integration of robotics and automation improvements.

Skills

Robot programming

Maintenance

SCADA & HMI

Industrial networks

Electrical distribution

Predictive maintenance

Reliability engineering

Lean TPM

RCA

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation/Industrial

Tools

ABB Robot Programming

KUKA Robot Programming

Siemens PLC

SCADA Systems

HMI Systems

Industrial Networks

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

The Paint Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance, reliability, robotics, automation, and utility activities within the paint shop. The role ensures maximum equipment availability, optimal paint quality, environmental compliance, and safe operations across pretreatment, e-coat, powder coating, liquid paint, and curing processes. The position requires extensive experience with robotic paint application systems and automated paint shop technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
Lead all mechanical, electrical, robotics, controls, and utility maintenance activities in the paint shop.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Establish maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure paint shop equipment availability exceeds business targets.
Minimize downtime through proactive maintenance planning and root cause elimination.
Robotics & Automation Management
Lead maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic paint systems including:
ABB Paint Robots
KUKA Paint Robots
Ensure reliable operation of:
Robot applicators and atomizers
Robot controllers and teach pendants
Paint dosing and color change systems
Vision systems and process monitoring equipment
Servo motors, drives, and robotic axes
Manage robot programming backup, restoration, and software upgrades.
Coordinate robot calibration, TCP validation, and path optimization.
Support robotic cycle-time improvements and paint transfer efficiency projects.
Paint Shop Equipment Maintenance
Responsible for maintenance of:
Pretreatment systems
Phosphating systems
E-Coat systems
Powder coating equipment
Paint circulation systems
Spray booths
Paint kitchen systems
Ovens and curing equipment
Conveyors and skids
Lift systems and hoists
Air handling units (AHU)
Exhaust and filtration systems
Pumps, valves, piping systems
Compressed air systems
Water treatment plants (WTP)
Effluent treatment plants (ETP)
Fire protection systems
Controls & Electrical Systems
Maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Troubleshoot automated paint process controls.
Ensure integrity of industrial networks and communication systems.
Support Industry 4.0 initiatives and smart manufacturing projects.
Manage system backups and cybersecurity compliance for automation equipment.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
Implement TPM and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA).
Utilize predictive maintenance technologies:
Vibration Analysis
Thermography
Ultrasound Inspection
Oil Analysis
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead maintenance cost reduction initiatives.
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all EHS regulations.
Maintain safe operation of paint systems involving flammable materials.
Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Ensure compliance with VOC emission standards and environmental regulations.
Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses.
Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 4501 compliance requirements.
Capital Projects & Plant Expansion
Lead installation and commissioning of paint robots and automation systems.
Support greenfield and brownfield paint shop projects.
Manage equipment upgrades and modernization programs.
Coordinate with OEMs, integrators, suppliers, and contractors.
Ensure maintainability requirements are incorporated into new equipment specifications.
Budget & Asset Management
Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets.
Control maintenance costs while maintaining reliability targets.
Optimize spare parts inventory, including critical robot spare components.
Manage vendor contracts and service agreements.
Develop long-term asset replacement strategies.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead a multidisciplinary team of:
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Automation Engineers
Robotics Engineers
Supervisors and Technicians
Develop technical training programs focused on robotics and automation.
Build succession plans and technical competency matrices.
Drive a high-performance, accountable maintenance culture.

Educational Qualifications

Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Preferred
Certifications in:
TPM
Reliability Engineering
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Project Management
ABB or KUKA Robot Programming & Maintenance

Experience

Required
5-15 years of maintenance experience in automotive, off-highway, engine, genset, or industrial manufacturing.
Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with robotic paint application systems.
Preferred
Experience in automotive OEM paint shops.
Greenfield facility setup and commissioning experience.
Experience with Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing systems.
Exposure to automated paint lines with 20+ robots.

Technical Skills