Chetan Thakur

Results-driven maintenance engineer with extensive experience at Bharat Forge PMT & Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, implementing predictive maintenance strategies that significantly improved production uptime. Expertise in equipment troubleshooting and cross-departmental coordination led to reduced inventory costs and enhanced team collaboration. Committed to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Maintenance Engineer at Bharat Forge PMT (2025-03 – Present)

• Developed and executed predictive maintenance program that reduced unplanned machine breakdowns by 20%, significantly increasing production uptime.
• Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired mechanical, electrical and control system issues, minimizing downtime.
• Achieved 100% compliance with OSHA and safety regulations during equipment maintenance activities.
• Managed inventory of critical spares resulting in 10% reduction of inventory costs through strategic planning.
• Utilized Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for managing work orders, assets and reporting data.

Maintenance Engineer at Bharat Forge Aluminum USA (2022-07 – 2025-01)

• Diagnosed, troubleshot, and repaired ABB robots and melting furnaces, minimizing downtime and supporting production efficiency.
• Oversaw daily operations of the maintenance department, improving team response time by 25% through effective task prioritization.
• Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to align maintenance activities with production schedules, ensuring operational continuity.
• Collaborated with maintenance technicians to optimize spare parts availability for scheduled preventive maintenance, reducing potential delays.

Post Graduate Engineer Trainee (PGET) at Bharat Forge Ltd (2019-08 – 2022-07)

• Investigation & correction of mechanical problems with machinery related to hydraulics and pneumatics
• Partial and complete dismantling of equipments to repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
• Working with managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules and providing support for TPM, 5S & IATF Audits
• Compilation and evaluation of digital and physical records for Audits

Master of Technology in Process Metallurgy – College of Engineering Pune (2019-08 – 2019-08)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Dr. D. Y. Patil School Of Engineering (2017-07 – 2017-07)