Maintanance Engineer In Rolling Mill

Working in a rolling mill isn't the cleanest job, but it’s what we do here in Perambur. My place is on Mariyanayagm 2nd Street, which is a busy little area. Mostly, the work involves looking after the heavy rollers and making sure the motors don't burn out. If a machine stops, the whole line sits idle, and that’s never good for anyone. We spend a lot of time covered in oil and grit, checking the gears and the cooling systems. It’s loud and hot inside the mill, especially during the middle of the day. I’ve lived in Chennai-11 for years, so I’m used to the humidity, even when working near the furnaces. The tools we use are heavy and old, but they still work if you treat them right. Sometimes I have to stay late if a bearing goes or if there's a sudden breakdown that can't wait until morning. It’s not the kind of job where you sit at a desk. You’re always on your feet, listening for a sound that doesn't belong or checking the heat levels. People in the neighborhood see me coming home with stained clothes and they know I've had a long shift. It’s just steady work, keeping the mill running so the steel keeps moving. There’s no big secret to it, just staying on top of the wear and tear every single day. I've been at this a long time and I know the machines pretty well by now.