Maintenance Store Assistant

MAINTENANCE STORE ASSISTANT

Foundry Manufacturing Industry

Key Responsibilities

• • Manage day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Stores.
  • Maintain proper records of spare parts, consumables, tools and maintenance materials.
  • Handle receipt, issue and return of maintenance spares and materials.
  • Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels and identify critical / fast-moving spares.
  • Ensure timely availability of spares for Furnace, Moulding, Core Shop, Sand Plant, Shot Blast, Cranes, Compressors, Pumps and other foundry equipment.
  • Maintain proper bin identification, material coding and location records.
  • Coordinate with the Maintenance Team for spare requirements and urgent breakdown materials.
  • Monitor stock levels and initiate purchase/requisition requests for required items.
  • Maintain FIFO / proper storage practices wherever applicable.
  • Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile stock differences.
  • Maintain records in ERP /  Excel and prepare regular stock reports.
  • Control obsolete, surplus and non-moving maintenance spares.
  • Ensure proper 5S, housekeeping and safety in the maintenance store.
  • Support preventive maintenance planning by ensuring availability of required spares.
  • Coordinate with Purchase, Maintenance, Production and Accounts departments.

Required Skills

• • Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance spares.
  • Knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, couplings, fasteners, lubricants, electrical items, welding consumables and hand tools.
  • Good knowledge of inventory and stock control.
  • Basic computer skills, especially MS Excel / ERP / SAP.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure during breakdown and emergency maintenance requirements.
  • Knowledge of 5S and safety practices.