Injection Moulding Machine Mechanic

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults on injection moulding machines.
• Overhaul components such as clamping units, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, screws, barrels and gearboxes.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance to minimise downtime and improve machine reliability.
• Support mould installations, machine alignment and equipment setup.
• Maintain auxiliary equipment, including chillers, dryers, hopper loaders, granulators, robots and conveyors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare parts usage.
• Coordinate daily work, supervise shift mechanics and fitters, and mentor junior technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and equipment safety checks.

• Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright, Fitter and Turner, or Mechanical Artisan/Mechanic Red Seal or equivalent.
• Certification or training in Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• At least 35 years hands‑on experience maintaining plastic injection moulding machinery in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams and pneumatic schematics.
• Practical welding, machining and rigging skills.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• A school‑leaving qualification or N3N6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.

You must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends and rotational standby duties, and be comfortable with the physical demands of a factory environment.