Lenasia: Shift Maintenance Technician Lenasia

About the Role

The Shift Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance of plastic injection moulding machinery, working on a rotating shift basis to minimize machine downtime while maintaining high safety, quality, and operational standards. As part of our team, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems, with a focus on plastic injection moulding machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily maintenance checks on: Injection moulding machines Decorating equipment Plant service equipment
• Diagnose and repair: Mechanical faults Hydraulic faults Pneumatic faults Electrical and electronic faults Resolve barrel heater temperature faults Attend to oil leaks and hydraulic failures Diagnose pump faults and failures Replace pumps, motors, circuit breakers, and related components Test motors and diagnose electrical issues Injection Moulding Equipment Strip injection screws and assess: Screw tips Check rings Related components Diagnose hydraulic and electronic valve faults and repair or replace as required Inspect tie bars for damage or failure Strip and install tie bars and tie bar nuts Inspect toggles for wear and lubrication Strip and install toggles when necessary Carry out lubrication according to recommended schedules Inspect linear bearings and rails on all moving components Strip, replace, and install linear bearings and rails Strip ejector plates and ejector cylinders Replace seals on cylinders
• Diagnose and resolve sensor faults Repair or replace transducers Attend to safety circuit faults Inspect, repair, or replace: Door switches Safety switches Interlock systems Plant & Services Equipment Maintenance and repairs on: Cooling towers Chillers Compressors Replace water pipes, fittings, clamps, and related components Operational Support Attend promptly to machine stoppages and breakdowns Reduce machinery downtime Execute planned preventative maintenance Identify and rectify safety risks Maintain good housekeeping standards Ensure upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment Support production efficiency and plant reliability
• Complete and submit all maintenance reports as required Conduct proper shift handovers Assist with training of staff where required

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude Good communication skills (verbal and written English) Sound judgement and problem-solving ability Basic mathematical skills Planning and organising ability Accountability and responsibility Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and within a team Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and levels Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety requirements Strong work ethic Reliable, responsible, and committed Effective time management skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position
• Minimum 3 years experience on plastic injection moulding machines No restraint of trade

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