MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE WORKER (MARKET COMPETITIVE)

The Mechanical Maintenance Worker (BPS-04) serves as a skilled tradesperson within a Federal Government Industrial Establishment, responsible for ensuring the continuous operational readiness of production machinery, heavy equipment, and utility systems. The role directly supports manufacturing targets by executing preventive maintenance schedules, attending to emergency breakdowns, and performing fabrication or repair tasks on mechanical components. The incumbent operates under the supervision of a Foreman or Shift In-charge, adhering to strict workshop safety protocols and quality standards essential for industrial output.

Daily workflow involves interpreting engineering drawings and maintenance manuals to dismantle, inspect, and reassemble gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and conveyor systems. The worker utilizes lathes, drilling machines, grinders, and welding sets (SMAW/Oxy-acetylene) for component repair and fabrication. Precision alignment of couplings using dial indicators, bearing replacement, lubrication route management, and hydraulic/pneumatic system troubleshooting are core activities. All tasks are recorded in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or manual logbooks, with spare parts indented through the store voucher system.

Selection for this Category B post is conducted strictly through a Practical Skill/Trade Test and a Direct Interview (Viva Voce); no written examination is administered. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on proficiency in bench fitting, welding, machining, and equipment assembly during a timed workshop assessment evaluated by a technical board. The subsequent oral viva voce assesses theoretical knowledge of mechanical principles, safety regulations, and situational judgment relevant to industrial maintenance operations.

• ✓Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on rotating equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, and fans according to approved checklists
• ✓Diagnose mechanical faults using vibration analysis, temperature monitoring, and visual inspection to determine root cause of breakdowns
• ✓Execute welding, brazing, and fabrication tasks for structural repairs, pipeline maintenance, and custom bracket manufacturing
• ✓Operate conventional machine tools such as lathes, shapers, and milling machines to manufacture or recondition worn components
• ✓Align and balance shafts and couplings using dial indicators and laser alignment tools to specified tolerances
• ✓Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS, manage tool inventory, and enforce Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures during all interventions

• 💡Proficiency in bench fitting operations including filing, scraping, chipping, and precision assembly of mating parts
• 💡Expertise in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Oxy-Acetylene welding for ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• 💡Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, isometric piping diagrams, and hydraulic/pneumatic schematics
• 💡Competence in setting up and operating centre lathes for turning, threading, boring, and taper turning operations
• 💡Knowledge of bearing types, fits, tolerances, and lubrication methods for anti-friction and plain bearings
• 💡Thorough understanding of industrial safety standards, PPE requirements, confined space entry permits, and LOTO implementation