Purpose
Mechanical shift technician/Fitter is responsible for Operation & Maintenance and troubleshooting of all non-production utility equipment that supports manufacturing. This includes Boilers, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers, Pumps, HVAC systems, ETP, Material Handling Systems, and PWS & Distribution systems. The role ensures uninterrupted operation of utility systems with high standards of safety, GMP documentation, and compliance.
Position / Job Title
Technician/Fitter Utilities & Engineering
Department
Engineering
Reporting To
Assistant General Manager, Engineering
Location
Indore
Years Of Experience
79 years (Pharma/FMCG/Process Industry preferred)
Dosage Form
Solid & Semi solid
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
Utility Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Perform daily operation and mechanical maintenance of Utility Area Equipment's.
- Troubleshoot and maintain Air Compressors (Screw/Reciprocating).
- Maintain Boilers, steam lines, condensate recovery systems, and mechanical steam components.
- Carry out O&M of Cooling Towers, checking drift eliminators, nozzles, fill packs, pumps.
- Maintain Pumps (Centrifugal/Reciprocating/Submersible) including alignment and balancing.
- Maintain PWS & WFI distribution skids, sanitary pumps, and hygienic piping joints.
- Inspect and service heat exchangers (Shell & Tube/Plate Type).
- Perform mechanical maintenance for AHU/HVAC components such as belt alignment, pulley adjustment, bearings, and dampers.
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Execute preventive maintenance for all utility machines as per SOP & OEM guidelines.
- Carry out routine inspection of pumps, valves, bearings, seals, belts, and rotating parts.
- Perform lubrication, greasing, tightening, and equipment condition monitoring.
- Maintain PM checklists and ensure timely documentation.
- Execute PM schedules for all mechanical utility equipment.
- Perform condition monitoring (vibration, temperature, noise pattern checks).
- Maintain lubrication schedules for mechanical moving parts.
- Identify potential failures early and escalate immediately.
- Ensure availability of mechanical spare parts and consumables.
Breakdown Maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical faults and restore equipment in minimum time.
- Repair pumps, blowers, compressor modules, piping leaks, valves, and fittings.
- Replace mechanical seals, bearings, gaskets, couplings, belts, and filters.
Tools, Equipment & Workshop Competency
- Skilled in using mechanical tools such as spanners, torque wrenches, pullers, dial gauges, vernier calipers.
- Skilled in pump dismantling/assembly and rotating equipment repair.
- Basic knowledge of workshop machines (drill, grinder, cutting tools).
Documentation & GMP Compliance
- Record all maintenance activities in logbooks, PM sheets, and job cards as per GDP.
- Follow ALCOA+ principles for maintenance documentation.
- Support audits (QA, EHS, regulatory) with accurate and updated records.
- Report deviations, breakages, abnormalities, and support CAPA closure.
Installation & Commissioning
- Assist in installation and commissioning of utility equipment (Boiler, Compressor, Cooling Tower, HVAC units).
- Support new piping installations, alignment, and equipment levelling.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and utility safety protocols.
- Use PPE and enforce compliance with safety standards.
- Support EHS inspections and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications Education
- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician
Additional Notes Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pharma manufacturing equipment and utilities
- Strong handson mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, cooling towers & HVAC mechanicals.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, GA diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Safety-conscious, reliable, and disciplined.
- Basic understanding of GMP expectations for utility operations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero Quality Incidents
- 100% adherence of PM Schedular
- 100% adherence of calibration schedular
- Utility Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
- Zero Safety Incidents
