Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor

About the Role

The Mechanical Supervisor oversees the mechanical reliability, maintenance, and uptime of high-output Husky injection molding systems and auxiliary equipment. This role manages a team of technicians to optimize production efficiency, maintain resin drying systems, and ensure the precise operation of mold dehumidifiers in a high-speed manufacturing environment

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Husky Machinery & Automation Maintenance:

• Supervise mechanical repairs, routine servicing, and overhauls on Husky molding platforms.
• Monitor and maintain clamping units, high-speed toggle mechanisms, tie-bars, and structural alignments.
• Oversee the mechanical timing and alignment of Husky take-out plates, robotic arms, and product handling systems.

Auxiliary Systems Management:

• Manage preventive maintenance for industrial resin dryers, including desiccant wheel inspections, heater checks, and airflow calibrations.
• Oversee mold dehumidifier units to ensure stable dew points and prevent mold sweating during production.
• Maintain central water chilling loops, manifold connections, and pneumatic supply lines.

Team Leadership & Mold Changes:

• Direct, train, and schedule daily tasks for mechanical technicians and mold setters.
• Coordinate multi-cavity hot runner mold changes, ensuring correct mechanical seating and utility hookups.
• Enforce strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and plant safety regulations during all maintenance activities.

Diagnostics & Inventory Control:

• Troubleshoot complex hydraulic systems, proportional valves, pumps, and pneumatic circuits.
• Track and maintain inventory for critical spare parts, including seals, O-rings, toggle pins, and filters.
• Document machine downtime, root-cause analyses, and completed maintenance tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Husky PET Injection Molding Machines, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems.
• Hands-on experience with SACMI equipment and related plastic packaging manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of injection molding operations, mold maintenance, hot runner systems, and mold cooling circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Knowledge of auxiliary systems such as air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, and vacuum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and mechanical schematics.
• Strong leadership, safety, and team management skills, with experience supervising technicians and contractors in a manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies:

• Husky & SACMI Equipment Maintenance
• Injection Molding & Mold Systems Expertise
• Mechanical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Team Leadership & Maintenance Planning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Growth and training opportunities
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment
• Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen.

Application Closing Date

10th November, 2026.