Technical Assistant Job in Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Ankleshwar

To perform preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, equipment servicing, and mechanical repair activities for API production equipment and utility systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted plant operations in compliance with GMP and EHS requirements. 3. Key Responsibilities A. Mechanical Maintenance Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and equipment. Assist in maintenance and overhauling of reactors, centrifuges, ANFDs, vacuum dryers, pumps, agitators, and heat exchangers. Carry out replacement of bearings, mechanical seals, gaskets, valves, belts, and couplings. Perform alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment. Identify mechanical faults, abnormal vibration, leakage, and unusual noise. Assist in equipment dismantling, assembly, installation, and commissioning. B. Utility Maintenance Assist in maintenance of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, vacuum pumps, and HVAC equipment. Inspect pipelines, valves, flanges, and utility connections for leaks or damage. Support maintenance of water treatment systems and other plant utilities as assigned. C. Preventive Maintenance & Documentation Follow preventive maintenance schedules and instructions from the maintenance supervisor. Maintain equipment maintenance checklists and job completion records. Report equipment abnormalities and breakdowns promptly. Assist in maintaining spare parts, tools, and maintenance equipment. D. GMP, Safety & Housekeeping Follow GMP procedures and engineering SOPs applicable to maintenance activities. Use appropriate PPE and comply with permit-to-work and LOTO procedures. Follow hot-work and confined-space safety requirements when applicable and authorized. Maintain cleanliness of work areas and ensure proper handling of tools and dismantled parts. Ensure equipment is properly handed back to Production after maintenance clearance and required checks. 4. Required Skills Basic knowledge of mechanical tools and fitting practices. Understanding of bearings, couplings, shafts, seals, valves, and gearboxes. Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and equipment assembly diagrams. Knowledge of preventive maintenance and safe maintenance practices. Willingness to work in shifts and support plant shutdown activities. Teamwork, discipline, and adherence to safety procedures. 5. Key Performance Indicators Timely completion of assigned maintenance jobs. Quality of maintenance and reduction in repeat breakdowns. Compliance with safety and GMP procedures. Proper maintenance documentation and housekeeping. Efficient use of tools and spare parts. 6. Working Conditions Work at an API manufacturing facility with production and utility equipment. Shift duty and emergency breakdown support may be required. Work may involve industrial noise, machinery, chemicals, and designated PPE requirements.