Machine Maintenance - Aluminium Die Casting

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Responsible for the preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of aluminium die casting machines to ensure smooth production and minimize downtime. The technician must troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems of the machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on aluminium die casting machines (hot chamber & cold chamber).

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

• Monitor machine performance and diagnose problems to ensure optimum operation.

• Maintain proper documentation of machine servicing, breakdowns, and spares used.

• Conduct safety and functional inspections after repair or maintenance.

• Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance without affecting productivity.

• Maintain inventory of tools, spares, and consumables required for machine maintenance.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and SOPs during maintenance activities.

• Assist in installation, commissioning, and calibration of new equipment.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for increasing equipment reliability.

• Support emergency maintenance requirements during breakdowns or power failures.

Qualifications:

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering.

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in die casting machine maintenance (preferably aluminium).

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of aluminium die casting process and machines (e.g., Toshiba, Italpresse, LK, etc.).

• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and electrical systems.

• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Basic welding and fabrication skills.

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Familiarity with TPM and maintenance software (CMMS) is a plus.