Maintenance Senior Fitter

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment such as rolling mills, gearboxes, cranes, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose faults, dismantle, repair, and assemble mechanical parts with precision.
• Supervise and guide junior fitters, helpers, and contract workers during maintenance jobs.
• Ensure planned shutdown and breakdown maintenance is executed as per schedule.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, spare consumption, and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout-tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage during maintenance.
• Collaborate with production and electrical/instrumentation teams to minimize downtime.
• Suggest improvements for equipment reliability, performance, and cost reduction.
• Handle alignment, welding, grinding, and basic machining as required.
• Report abnormalities, recurring issues, and suggest corrective action to the Maintenance Engineer/Manager.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of steel plant/rolling mill machinery.
• Hands-on expertise in fitting, assembly, and alignment jobs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly layouts, and manuals.
• Basic knowledge of welding, gas cutting, and fabrication.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Team handling and leadership ability.
• Safety-conscious and disciplined approach.

Qualifications & Experience:

• ITI Fitter / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in heavy mechanical maintenance, preferably in steel/rolling mills or process industries.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems will be an advantage.

In this plant-based role with shift duties, you will be exposed to high temperature, dust, noise, and heavy machinery. It is essential to strictly follow safety protocols.

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