Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Weekday; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday in Pune is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of mechanical press shop machinery in our sheet metal production facility. You will diagnose, repair, and upgrade equipment, implement preventive maintenance, and work with production and quality teams to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in sheet metal environments, strong skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical press shop maintenance within sheet metal.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, including instrumentation.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and reliability engineering.
• Experience with maintenance management software (CMMS) and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive maintenance mindset.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and process documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Leadership and mentoring junior technicians.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical press and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, work orders, and documentation.
• Coordinate downtime with production to minimize impact.
• Lead predictive maintenance initiatives using vibration analysis and oil monitoring.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze failure data to identify trends and improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance staff.
• Prepare and present maintenance performance reports to senior management.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Predictive maintenance

CMMS

Data analysis

Vibration analysis

Leadership

Reading schematics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Diagnostic tools

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: ₹3000000 - ₹6000000 (ie INR 3-6 LPA)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Pune

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of all mechanical press shop machinery within our sheet metal production environment in Pune. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures, implement preventive maintenance schedules, and collaborate closely with production and quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain high throughput. Your deep understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems will enable you to upgrade and modernize existing machinery while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior technicians and continuously improving maintenance processes to support the company’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on mechanical press and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules, work orders, and documentation for all equipment.
• Coordinate with production management to schedule downtime and minimize production impact.
• Lead the implementation of predictive maintenance initiatives using vibration analysis and oil monitoring.
• Maintain accurate spare parts inventory and manage procurement of critical components.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze equipment failure data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to shop floor operators and maintenance staff.
• Prepare and present regular maintenance performance reports to senior management.

What makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical press shop maintenance within the sheet metal industry.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, including troubleshooting by instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with maintenance management software (e.g., CMMS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to preventing equipment failures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and process documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in mentoring junior technicians.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to safety and quality standards.