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Experienced Blow Technician at Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries Limited – Onitsha
Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries Limited is recruiting a full-time Experienced Blow Technician in Onitsha, Anambra, to operate, set up and troubleshoot hydraulic blow moulding or blow extrusion machines.
Job summary
The role involves operating, setting up, monitoring and troubleshooting blow moulding machines used in plastic production. Candidates must have hands-on experience in a plastic manufacturing company and understand machine settings, mould installation, production processes and technical fault diagnosis.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor blow moulding machines to ensure smooth, safe and efficient production.
- Set up machines and adjust temperature, pressure, cycle time and other relevant production settings.
- Carry out machine start-up, shutdown, mould changeovers and routine operational inspections.
- Monitor production to ensure finished products meet approved specifications, dimensions, weight and quality standards.
- Identify and troubleshoot machine faults, production irregularities and product defects, implementing appropriate corrective measures.
- Ensure proper installation, alignment and functioning of moulds and related machine components.
- Monitor raw material consumption and minimize material waste, rejects and production losses.
- Perform routine machine cleaning, inspection, lubrication and basic preventive maintenance.
- Work with the Maintenance and Quality Control teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
- Maintain accurate records of production output, machine downtime, rejected products and operational challenges.
- Report major machine faults, recurring technical problems and maintenance requirements promptly.
- Follow machine safety procedures, operational guidelines and company policies.
- Recommend improvements to machine performance, production efficiency and product consistency.
- Support production planning and achieve assigned production targets within required timelines.
Requirements
- Technical certificate, OND or relevant vocational training in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or a related field is an advantage.
- Proven hands-on experience as a Blow Moulding Technician in a plastic manufacturing company is mandatory.
- Practical experience operating hydraulic blow moulding or blow extrusion machines.
- Sound knowledge of machine setup, temperature and pressure adjustments, mould installation and process control.
- Ability to identify and correct common machine faults and production defects.
- Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment inspection and workplace safety.
- Ability to interpret production instructions and maintain accurate operational records.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet production targets and maintain consistent product quality.
- Good communication skills, discipline, reliability and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work shifts when required.
How to apply
Send your CV to reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com or reliablehrmatters@gmail.com using Experienced Blow Technician as the email subject.
Email your application to reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com.
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About the employer
Reliable Plastic was incorporated on 28 April 1998. The company manufactures plastic products in-house and offers custom fabrication services, with an emphasis on quality materials, customer requirements and ongoing customer service.
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