Plastic Moulding & Printing Officer At Westbridge Energy And Lubricants

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

• Bachelor's Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant technical training or certification in plastic processing/moulding is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a plastic manufacturing or injection moulding environment is preferred.

Remuneration

Competitive Salary.