Maintenance Engineer (Injection and Mold Machines)

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our technical team.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing injection moulding machines and moulds, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on injection moulding machines and related equipment.
• Collaborate with the production team to resolve machine-related issues promptly.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, and commissioning after maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Install, maintain, and service moulds, ensuring optimal performance and product quality.
• Train machine operators on basic maintenance and proper equipment handling where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and spare parts inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• 3–5 years' relevant maintenance experience in a plastic manufacturing company.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Proven experience working with injection moulding machines and plastic moulds.
• NYSC or discharge certificate