POSITION/ ROLE

Executive / AM Maintenance Injection Molding

LOCATION

Chennai Factory

DEPARTMENT/ DIVISION

UPBG / Manufacturing

GRADE

Exe / AM

EDUCATION

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics)

EXPERIENCE (Years)

5–10 years in plant maintenance, Experience in injection moulding / plastics / RAC / HVAC / manufacturing environments

Position Overview

To ensure high uptime and efficiency of injection moulding machines through effective preventive maintenance, breakdown handling, and continuous improvement, supporting uninterrupted production.

ROLE

Preventive Maintenance
Plan and execute PM schedules for injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment (chillers, dryers, loaders, mould temperature controllers)
Develop and maintain PM checklists, SOPs, and maintenance standards
Ensure adherence to PM plans to minimize unplanned downtime
Implement predictive maintenance practices for critical equipment
Breakdown Maintenance
Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and restore operations with minimal downtime
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
Monitor and improve MTTR and equipment reliability
Ensure availability of critical spares and consumables
Injection Moulding Equipment Management
Maintain and troubleshoot injection moulding machines (hydraulic/electric)
Handle issues related to clamping, injection, hydraulics, heaters, and controls
Oversee maintenance of moulds, hot runners, and allied systems
Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, uptime, and breakdown frequency
Continuous Improvement
Drive TPM, Kaizen, and Lean initiatives for reliability improvement
Identify and implement cost reduction and energy-saving projects
Support cycle time improvement and machine efficiency enhancement
Safety & Compliance
Ensure adherence to plant safety standards and statutory requirements
Follow and enforce LOTO procedures and safe maintenance practices
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain records of PM activities, breakdown reports, and spare usage
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly maintenance MIS reports
Ensure proper documentation for audit compliance
Team Coordination
Supervise technicians and contract manpower
Coordinate with production, quality, and tooling teams
Liaise with OEMs and service vendors for maintenance support
Train operators on basic machine care and maintenance practices

Essential Attributes

Belt conveyor full maintenance
Silo material feeding system hands on experience
Ultrasonic welding process and machine maintenance
CFF balancing machine calibration and setting full knowledge
Injection molding machine machine full knowledge ( Hydraulic, Electrical, new mold trail setting)

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Ownership and accountability
Problem-solving mindset under pressure
Team collaboration and coordination
Continuous improvement orientation

OPERATIONAL REPORTING

Section Manager (Maintenance)

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING

Section Manager (Maintenance)

Assistant Manager - Maintenance