Technician / Associate in Maintenance

Danfoss; Chennai; Sur place; INR 300 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Danfoss in Chennai is seeking a Maintenance Technician to execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, restore uptime, and support installation and commissioning of new lines.

You will develop and follow PM/PdM plans, maintain CMMS records (Maximo), and participate in safety audits, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI in mechanical/electrical/electronics/mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred.

Responsabilités

• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities as per the maintenance schedule.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Attend machine breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition with minimum downtime.
• Support machine installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrading activities.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and reliability to meet production requirements.

Connaissances

Preventive maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Conveyor systems

PLC basics

HMI awareness

CMMS/Maximo usage

VFDs/Soft starters

Safety practices (LOTO, 5S)

Kaizen/Lean/ TPM

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork & collaboration

Time management

Formation

Diploma / ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related engineering

Outils

Maximo CMMS

Description du poste

Maintenance Operations

• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities as per the maintenance schedule.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Attend machine breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition with minimum downtime.
• Support machine installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrading activities.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and reliability to meet production requirements.

Maintenance Planning & Documentation

• Prepare and update Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) plans.
• Develop and maintain maintenance SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and maintenance records.
• Ensure all maintenance manuals, drawings, documentation, and equipment history records are updated and properly maintained.
• Record maintenance activities accurately in CMMS systems such as Maximo.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Follow all machine safety requirements and adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.
• Participate in IMS (Integrated Management System), IATF, and internal/external audits as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following 5S practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Continuous Improvement, TPM, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and maintenance costs.
• Support the implementation of new technical solutions and automation projects.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

KPI Management

• Support achievement of maintenance KPIs including:
  • Equipment Uptime
  • MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
  • Breakdown Reduction
  • Preventive Maintenance Compliance
  • Maintenance Cost Control
• Contribute to both Global and Local Maintenance KPI targets.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Additional certifications in Maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC, or Safety will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of production equipment.
• Experience in automotive, industrial, textile, process, or continuous manufacturing industries is preferred.

Technical Skills Required

Mechanical Skills

• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
• Bearings, Gearboxes, Pumps, Compressors
• Lubrication Systems
• Mechanical Assembly & Alignment
• Conveyor Systems

Electrical Skills

• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
• Motor Maintenance
• Control Panels
• Sensors and Instrumentation
• Electrical Circuits and Wiring
• VFDs and Soft Starters

Pneumatic & Hydraulic Skills

• Reading pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• Troubleshooting pneumatic systems
• Hydraulic component maintenance
• Cylinder, valve, and actuator applications

Automation & Systems

• Basic PLC knowledge
• HMI operation awareness
• CMMS / Maximo usage
• Maintenance KPI monitoring

Safety & Quality

• Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
• Risk Assessment
• Machine Safety
• 5S
• TPM
• Kaizen
• IMS / IATF Compliance

Behavioral Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Flexibility in Shift Operations
• Continuous Learning Mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
• Machine Uptime (%)
• Breakdown Frequency
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Maintenance Cost Efficiency
• Safety Compliance
• Audit Compliance
• Equipment Reliability Improvement