Maintenance Manager - Dharwad

Maintenance Manager | Technymon – DharwadLocation: Dharwad, Karnataka Function: Plant Maintenance / Engineering Industry: Manufacturing (Automotive / Industrial Components)Role SummaryTechnymon is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability for our Dharwad manufacturing facility. The role covers end-to-end upkeep, uptime improvement and safety compliance for critical production equipment including furnaces, stamping machines, hydraulic presses, coil cutting & chamfering machines, calanders, zinc & copper plating lines, N₂/O₂ utility systems, and tool room machines (CNC, VMCs, lathes, grinding machines).Key Responsibilities1) Equipment Maintenance & UptimeLead preventive + breakdown maintenance for:Furnaces / heating systems (temperature controls, panels, sensors, thermocouples)Stamping machines & hydraulic pressesCoil cutting & chamfering machinesCalanders and production auxiliariesZinc & copper plating lines (mechanical + electrical maintenance)Tool room machines: CNC, VMCs, lathes, surface/centerless grinding machinesEnsure high uptime through robust PM schedules, inspection checklists, lubrication and planned shutdownsDrive troubleshooting and reduction of repeat failures using structured diagnostics2) Utilities & Plant ServicesMaintain reliable utilities including:N₂/O₂ plant systems and distribution safety systemsCompressors, dryers, air pipelinesPower distribution panels, electrical systems, lighting and safety systemsCooling water systems, pumps, exhaust/ventilation systems3) Safety, Compliance & Statutory ReadinessEnsure adherence to safe maintenance practices including LOTO, machine guarding, interlocksSupport safety and statutory compliance across furnace operations, hydraulic systems, gas systems and plating areasMaintain documentation required for audits and internal reviews4) Maintenance Planning, Spares & Cost ControlPrepare monthly/annual maintenance plans, shutdown schedules and critical spares strategyManage vendor/AMC coordination, repair outsourcing, and procurement supportTrack and report KPIs: downtime, MTTR, MTBF, PM adherence, spare usage, maintenance cost5) Team Leadership & Continuous ImprovementLead and develop the maintenance team (mechanical/electrical technicians)Implement TPM, 5S, Kaizen, breakdown tagging, and reliability improvementsConduct RCA/CAPA for chronic issues and drive measurable improvementsQualifications & ExperienceDiploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics (preferred)8–15 years experience in maintenance within a manufacturing plantStrong knowledge of:Hydraulics & pneumatics (press shop maintenance)Electrical troubleshooting, control panels, sensors & safety circuitsFurnace and heat-based process equipment maintenanceTool room equipment upkeep (CNC/VMC/lathe/grinding machines)Good leadership, vendor management and reporting skillsWhat We OfferStable long-term opportunity in a growing manufacturing companyPerformance-driven culture focused on safety, reliability and qualityCompetitive compensation and growth

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