About this role
Plastic Moulding & Printing Officer
Plastic Moulding & Printing Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Ogun
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Job Summary
- The Plastic Moulding Officer is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plastic moulding machines and equipment to produce quality plastic products according to approved specifications.
- The role involves machine setup, mould installation, production monitoring, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate injection moulding and/or other plastic moulding machines safely and efficiently.
- Set up machines according to approved production parameters, including temperature, pressure, speed, cycle time, and cooling time.
- Install, remove, and properly align moulds in accordance with operating procedures.
- Monitor production processes to ensure consistent product quality and output.
- Inspect finished products for defects such as warping, short shots, flash, cracks, burns, discoloration, and dimensional variations.
- Make approved machine adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
- Carry out routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance of moulding machines and related equipment.
- Identify machine, mould, and process abnormalities and report major faults to the maintenance or production supervisor.
- Minimize material wastage, machine downtime, and production rejects.
- Ensure correct handling and use of raw materials such as plastic resins, colourants, and additives.
- Maintain accurate production records, including quantities produced, rejected products, machine downtime, and material usage.
- Follow production schedules and meet daily/shift production targets.
- Ensure moulds, machines, tools, and work areas are kept clean and properly organized.
- Follow all company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and health and safety requirements.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Work closely with Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams to resolve production issues.
- Assist with mould changes, machine start-up, shutdown, and product changeovers.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving productivity, quality, and reducing waste.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.
- Good knowledge of plastic moulding processes and machine operation.
- Ability to read and understand production instructions and basic technical drawings.
- Basic knowledge of moulds, mould components, and injection moulding parameters.
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to identify common moulding defects and take appropriate corrective action.
- Good attention to detail and quality consciousness.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
- Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or overtime when required.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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Relevant technical training or certification in plastic processing/moulding is an advantage.
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Previous experience in a plastic manufacturing or injection moulding environment is preferred.
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Remuneration
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Competitive Salary.
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