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Injection Machine Operator
About this role
Janchine Nigeria Limited is hiring an Injection Machine Operator in Lagos. The role focuses on managing plastic injection molding machine operations, quality checks, and routine maintenance to meet production targets. The company provides outsourcing and support services across various sectors and emphasises professionalism, integrity, and effective communication. The position targets individuals with technical training and hands-on experience in injection molding within a manufacturing setting. The employer operates as a logistics and human capital provider with facilities and teams across Nigeria.
What you would do
- Set up moulds and calibrate plastic injection moulding machines according to product specs and production targets
- Operate machines and monitor temperature, pressure, dosage, and cycle times to ensure defect-free production
- Load resins and colourants, manage material ratios and pre-drying parameters, and handle recycling/regrind as needed
- Conduct visual and dimensional product inspections to identify defects
- Maintain shift production logs tracking volumes, cycle times, rejects, and downtime causes
- Perform daily machine cleaning, mold lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical or operational issues and coordinate with technicians to minimise downtime
- Keep workstation clean and organised following 5S safety guidelines
- Adhere to company quality benchmarks and customer safety standards
- Document and report any quality or process issues as required
What they are asking for
- Minimum OND, NABTEB, Trade Test, or SSCE in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating injection molding machines in plastics/polymer manufacturing
- Solid knowledge of injection molding processes, mold mounting, machine controls and plastic resin properties
- Strong attention to detail, good problem-solving abilities, physical stamina
- Ability to work well within a close-knit production team and maintain discretion
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