Website Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries LTD
JOB VACANCY: BLOW EXTRUSION MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Location: Onitsha, Anambra State
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Blow Extrusion Maintenance Engineer with strong hands-on experience maintaining plastic blow extrusion machines used for manufacturing hollow plastic products.
Key Requirements
Minimum of 4 years’ relevant maintenance experience, specifically with plastic blow extrusion machines.
Must have hands-on experience with machines having capacities of 5–200 litres or above.
Strong experience with hydraulic blow extrusion machines is mandatory.
Good understanding of machine programming, parameter setting, PLC/HMI systems and control systems associated with extrusion blow molding.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Experience with extruder barrels, screws, gearboxes, die heads, mandrels, heaters, thermocouples, sensors, motors and control panels.
Knowledge of parison programming/control, mould clamping systems, blow pins and cutting systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
Experience with HDPE, LDPE, PP and other thermoplastics is an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, root-cause analysis and machine downtime reduction.
Ability to diagnose and resolve machine-related production and quality problems.
Good knowledge of spare parts management, maintenance documentation and machine servicing.
Ability to work effectively with Production and Quality Control teams and provide technical guidance to technicians/operators.
Qualification
OND/HND/B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related technical field. Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage.
Important
This role is strictly for candidates with practical experience maintaining plastic blow extrusion machines. Experience limited to nylon/plastic film extrusion or general factory maintenance will not be considered.
Application
Interested candidates should submit their CV to reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com, and clearly stating their blow extrusion machine experience, machine capacities handled, machine brands/models worked on, hydraulic systems experience, PLC/HMI knowledge and major maintenance responsibilities.