Plant Maintenance Engineer- Blow Moulding (Plastic Manufacturing)

Plant Maintenance Engineer- Blow Moulding (Plastic Manufacturing)

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Job Description

Our client is a leading plastic manufacturer in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance of injection moulding machines. Root cause analysing and providing corrective action for the breakdown. Responsible for electronic and electrical diagnosis of machines. Perform machine setup, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC systems. Maintaining a schedule of preventive maintenance activities to minimize the risk of equipment failure. Develop and maintain documentation related to moulding processes and equipment. Monitor production runs and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency. Provide technical support to production teams to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations. Investigate and troubleshoot process and equipment failures and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. Stay up to date with the latest developments and technologies related to injection moulding, PLC programming, and electronics.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering. 5-8 years’ experience in maintenance for injection moulding and blow moulding machines (European make). Experience in automation of PLC SCADA is must. Experience in injection moulding, with strong PLC programming skills (Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley etc). Strong understanding of electronic components and systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to learn and stay up to date with the latest developments in injection moulding, PLC programming, and electronics.

Reporting Lines:

This position will report to MD. 3 – 5 direct reportees in the team

Required Skills

injection moulding, maintenance, PLC SCADA, preventive maintenance