About the Role
Janchine Nigeria Limited is seeking a dedicated and technical Injection Machine Operator to manage our plastic molding machine operations, quality control, and routine maintenance tasks. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our high standards of manufacturing excellence and client satisfaction.
Key ResponsibilitiesMachine Setup & Operations:
- Set up moulds, calibrate, and operate plastic injection molding machines according to product specifications and production targets.
- Continuously monitor machine temperature, pressure, dosage, and cycle times to ensure continuous, defect-free production.
- Load plastic resins and colorants into hoppers, ensuring correct material ratios and pre-drying parameters.
Quality Control & Documentation:
- Conduct visual and dimensional checks on finished plastic products to identify defects such as flash, short shots, warping, or sink marks.
- Maintain physical and digital shift logs tracking production volumes, cycle times, reject counts, and downtime causes.
- Ensure all output meets company quality benchmarks and customer safety standards.
Equipment Maintenance & Workplace Safety:
- Perform daily cleaning, mold lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance on machines and auxiliary tools.
- Identify minor mechanical or operational glitches promptly and coordinate with technicians to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation adhering to 5S safety guidelines and internal factory policies.
- Minimum OND, NABTEB, Trade Test, or SSCE in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 2+ years of hands-on experience operating injection molding machines within a plastics or polymer manufacturing environment.
- Sound knowledge of injection molding processes, mold mounting, machine controls, and plastic resin properties.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, physical stamina, and the ability to work responsibly within a production team.
- Competitive salary package based on industry standards and experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance and medical benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment within a leading human capital management firm.