Job Description
Job Purpose
To ensure reliable performance and availability of mechanical equipment and production machinery across tyre manufacturing processes by leading preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities during the assigned shift, while supporting safety, productivity and quality objectives.
Role & responsibilities
1. Shift Operations & Equipment Maintenance
Monitor and maintain mechanical equipment across plant sections:
Mixing & Batch Preparation
Extrusion / Stock Preparation
Calendaring / Bead Preparation
Tyre Building Machines (TBM)
Curing / Press Shop
Utility, Boiler, Air Compressors & HVAC
Attend breakdowns and ensure minimum downtime (MTTR reduction).
Conduct mechanical troubleshooting of:
Gearboxes, bearings, couplings & drive systems
Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
Conveyors, rollers, pumps & rotating equipment
Presses, molds and handling equipment
2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Execute PM schedules as per TPM/CMMS.
Monitor condition-based parameters:
Vibration, noise & temperature
Lubrication & alignment
Maintain equipment history & breakdown analysis.
Support initiatives on:
MTBF improvement
RCA / Why-Why analysis
Kaizen / SMED / OEE improvement
3. Safety, Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with:
Mechanical safety procedures
LOTO implementation
Permit-to-work systems
Ensure statutory compliance for pressure vessels & lifting tools.
Support ISO / IATF / OHS audits & documentation.
4. Spares, Vendor & Coordination
Monitor critical spares availability:
Bearings, seals, belts, chains
Hydraulic & pneumatic components
Gear assemblies & machine parts
Coordinate with OEM & service contractors.
Provide maintenance support to production teams during shift.
Technical Skills Required Strong knowledge of:
Rotating machinery & power transmission systems
Hydraulics & pneumatics
Alignment, balancing & lubrication systems
Welding, fabrication & utility maintenance
Hands-on experience in:
Breakdown troubleshooting
Press & TBM maintenance
Heavy industrial machinery
Preferred candidate profile
Minimum 3 years of experience as Shift Engineer in:
Tyre manufacturing plant TBR / PCR / MCR tyre plants preferred.