Maintenance Technician

Position Title

Maintenance Technician – Injection Moulding Machines

Department

Maintenance

Reporting To

General Manager

Job Purpose

To ensure smooth, safe, and uninterrupted operation of all plastic injection moulding machines and associated equipment by performing preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance efficiently, thereby minimizing downtime, reducing production losses, and maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Machine Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) as per schedule for all injection moulding machines.

• Attend breakdowns immediately and restore machines to operation with minimal downtime.

• Diagnose and repair issues related to:

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Mechanical components

  • PLC controls (basic level)

• Maintain proper functioning of:

  • Clamping units

  • Injection units

  • Barrel, screw, heaters, thermocouples

  • Sensors, Switches & sliding parts

2. Auxiliary Equipment Maintenance

Maintain and troubleshoot all supporting equipment, including:

• Hopper dryers / dehumidifiers

• Material loaders (auto loaders)

• Chillers

• Cooling towers

• Air compressors

• Mould temperature controllers (MTC)

• Conveyors and handling systems etc

3. Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly PM checklists.

• Maintain records of:

  • Machine history

  • Breakdown reports

  • Spare parts usage

• Ensure all maintenance logs are properly filled and signed.

4. Mould & Tool Support

• Assist in mould fitting, removal, and alignment.

• Check mould cooling lines, ejector systems, and hydraulic connections.

• Support mould trials and ensure machines are ready for production.

5. Spare Parts & Inventory

• Identify critical spare parts and inform the management in advance.

• Maintain minimum stock levels of essential spares.

• Ensure proper usage and avoid wastage of parts.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures during maintenance work.

• Ensure machines are safe to operate after maintenance.

• Use proper PPE at all times.

• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Suggest improvements to reduce:

  • Machine breakdowns

  • Energy consumption

  • Maintenance costs

• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures.

8. Coordination

• Work closely with:

  • Production team

  • Quality team

  • Tool room

• Ensure quick response to production issues affecting output.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Machine downtime reduction

• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

• Preventive maintenance compliance (%)

• Breakdown frequency (MTBF)

• Spare parts consumption control

• Production loss due to maintenance issues

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of injection moulding machine operation

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

• Troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read machine manuals and basic drawings

Behavioral Skills

• Quick response and problem-solving attitude

• Discipline and punctuality

• Ability to work under pressure

• Team coordination

Qualification & Experience

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics

• 2–5 years of experience in plastic injection moulding industry (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Shop floor environment

• Rotational shifts (if applicable)

• May require working during breakdown emergencies

Accountability Clauses (Strict)

• Responsible for delays in attending breakdowns

• Responsible for repeated machine failures due to negligence

• Non-compliance with PM schedules will be treated seriously

• Any safety violation will lead to disciplinary action

Authority

• Can stop machine operation if unsafe

• Can recommend machine shutdown for major repair

• Can escalate critical issues to management

Additional Expectations

• Maintain cleanliness around machines (5S)

• Ensure no oil , water , plastic material leakages or unsafe conditions

• Support audits and ins

• It is a Full Time Technician job for candidates with 2 - 6+ years Experience.