Mechanical Technician - Utilities & Maintenance

Role overview

This opening is for a Mechanical Technician supporting utilities and maintenance at a generator manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. The position sits within the Maintenance / Utilities department and focuses on keeping plant utility systems and mechanical equipment running reliably.

Qualification

• ITI in Mechanical trade or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Any other mechanical diploma that is relevant to the role may also be considered.

Experience profile

• Hands-on experience in maintaining and operating mechanical utility systems.
• Working knowledge ranging from basic to intermediate level in electrical systems.
• Familiarity with the operation and upkeep of STP, WTP, and ETP systems.
• Ability to diagnose issues in mechanical equipment and utility infrastructure.
• Prior exposure to Textile, Foundry, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, or Industrial Utilities environments is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Run and maintain utility systems such as STP, WTP, and ETP.
• Perform scheduled preventive work as well as corrective breakdown maintenance on mechanical assets.
• Track the condition of pumps, motors, pipelines, compressors, and related utility equipment.
• Work closely with electrical maintenance colleagues to help ensure stable plant operations.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational requirements at all times.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs, checklists, and utility consumption reports.
• Assist production teams by ensuring that utility support remains available without interruption.

Skills needed

• Mechanical maintenance and fault diagnosis
• STP, WTP, and ETP operations
• Pumps, valves, and pipeline systems
• Utility equipment upkeep
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Basic electrical understanding
• Root cause analysis
• Safety and environmental compliance
• Equipment inspection and monitoring
• Documentation and reporting
• Problem-solving and coordination

Preferred industries

• Textile manufacturing
• Foundry operations
• Generator manufacturing
• Heavy engineering
• Industrial utilities and process plants

Additional details

The role is a full-time position at a generator manufacturing unit in Coimbatore, India. The offered compensation is INR 3,00,000 to 3,50,000 per year. Graduation is not required for this opening. The preferred experience level is 2 years.