Shift Mechanical Engineer

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Position – Shift Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

The Responsibility of shift Mechanical engineer is to ensure the Smooth operation of Process Equipment and ancillaries in the plant in his shift. The Shift mechanical engineer is the link between Engineering function and his respective shift operating team.  He will drive all the engineering team KPI's in his shift, ensure the optimum uptime in his shift by actively attending breakdowns. He will make a report / action plan for avoiding such failures in future. He will also ensure the utilities and process Equipment are maintained in his shift by doing proper daily and periodical maintenance – Both Planned and predictive in nature. He will give inputs to engineering team and spareparts stores for planning of maintenance and spares based on the machine conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, visual maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the senior or any other official including but not limited to from Production Dept.
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule. Record all readings correctly and accurately. Ensure effective utilization of tools and tackles and prevent misuse of same. Always use safety equipment and tools whenever and wherever required.
• Attend breakdowns independently, Carry out modification work, and do scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance to help production process. Troubleshoot Mechanical faults / problems and take corrective actions in process equipment and ancillaries in his shift. Achieve target of mechanical down time and breakdowns.
• Can Read Equipment drawings / Bill of materials and identify parts; can read and interpret machine manuals / Maintenance procedures. Can do Troubleshooting and fault finding in his shift.
• Repair of gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, Hydraulic pumps, Replace motor bearings, precision machine assemblies, special components.
• Can do alignments and levelling of equipment, is able to do commissioning of new equipment.
• Modify / create AutoCAD drawings, create SOP's, Procedures, conduct Job safety analysis prior to work. Follow and maintain organization's SOPs and safe working practices.
• Comply with any legal, environmental and safety, BRC requirements and/or checks.
• Actively participate in companies Continuous Improvement initiatives e.g. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, 5 S, ISO, etc. To conduct lean manufacturing activities and participate in audits as per company requirements.
• To meet KPI of various BCAMEA strategy Balance Score Card and always look for improvement in it. Help to maximize production and minimize spoilage during the manufacturing process by participating in all shift meetings and shift activities and take necessary actions on time to eliminate losses.
• Maintain housekeeping to the standard defined in the Housekeeping and Hygiene procedure.
• Work on Gas Fired equipment (Boiler, Ovens) and carry out repairs in piping replace filters and components.
• Inspect the machine safeties periodically, and ensure they comply company standards, and maintain the record.
• Complete the jobs within stipulated time as directed by senior and report back.
• Guiding engineering team and spareparts stores manager on the requirement of spares etc. on time to avoid breakdown and to minimize machine downtime. Shall be responsible for saving maintenance cost.
• Have effective communications with seniors and fellow workmen, reporting defects, manufacturing difficulties, ideas for improvements, etc.
• Attend any type of mechanical jobs to support the production activities. Support other department as may be directed by his line managers

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical engineering (2) Diploma in tool and Die making (2)
• 4 years' experience in a manufacturing background (in Steel / FMCG / Textile / Printing) with Experience in Mechanical maintenance in engineering department.
• Should have very good experience of Gearboxes, Pumps, lubrication, replacing Motors, repair of precision machines, alignment, and adjustment and set up of machine after maintenance.
• Experienced to work on LPG fired equipment such as boilers and ovens. Must be qualified to unload LPG from tankers and able to work on vaporizers.
• Must be able to work on Lathe machine, Milling machine, grinders, arc welding machines, apart from Millwright works as part of this role.
•  Good knowledge and hands on experience of maintenance of ancillary equipment such as compressors, Chillers, cooling towers, Air handling units.

Skills & competencies

• Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings. 
• Trouble shooting of equipment faults independently with and without drawings. He should be able to distinguish between electrical and mechanical problems. Also he should be able to make changes in the equipment as per the operations requirements.
• Knowledge of energy saving concepts, should have worked on energy conservation projects.
• Must be able to work on heavy industrial Equipment which involve handling of big and heavy components safely. Must be able to work independently in shifts with least supervision.
• Good Experience of all the Mechanical / hydraulic / pneumatic components E.g. but not limited to Gearboxes, pumps, compressors, regulators, directional valves, precision machine components which requires delicate assembling.

 Compensation & Benefits

-  Hiring Salary Range: Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
-  This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
- Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

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Job Grade: Production on Pay Scale