Mechanical Technician

Prima Corporation Limited (Prima) is the leading manufacturer of preforms and caps, in West Africa, focused on the beverage industry. Established in 1965, Prima repositioned its business in 2005 to focus on the manufacturing of preforms and caps. Since then Prima has been exceeding market growth, year on year, and has established a position as the clear market leader in this industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Alaba Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Asset Care

About the Role

• This specialized role focuses on maximizing plant uptime and optimizing production cycles for Husky (125, 400, HPP 4.0) and SACMI IPS 400 systems, alongside crucial auxiliary drying and dehumidification utilities.
• The Mechanical Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high-speed mechanical systems, injection molding machinery, and advanced industrial packaging equipment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Mold & Tooling Management: Perform multi-cavity PET mold changes (ranging from 32 to 128+ cavities) and ensure precise mechanical alignment and platen/tie-bar parallelism.
• Resin Dryer Optimization: Monitor, calibrate, and maintain resin drying systems to ensure a continuous and stable dew point (targeting down to -40°C) to completely prevent PET hydrolysis.
• Mold Dehumidifier Control: Manage and maintain auxiliary mold enclosure dehumidification systems to eliminate water condensation ('sweating') on chilled mold faces.
• Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Execute planned preventative maintenance (PM) schedules on Husky and SACMI IPS 400 injection molding machinery to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Diagnostic Mastery: Troubleshoot and isolate root causes of complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo-driven system failures under tight production deadlines.
• Component Overhauls: Disassemble, rebuild, and re-install high-wear components, including hydraulic pumps, proportional valves, high-pressure cylinders, accumulators, and toggle linkages.
• Hot Runner Service: Safely clean, inspect, and maintain hot runner manifolds, valve gates, seals, and electrical heater bands to avoid material leakage or thermal degradation.
• Advanced Robotics Maintenance: Calibrate, service, and repair high-speed robotic take-out mechanisms, including Husky CoolPik systems and SACMI belt-free linear motor assemblies.
• Data Tracking & Logistics: Document all structural modifications, component replacements, and preventative maintenance interventions accurately within the plant's CMMS software.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce and strictly adhere to all workplace safety protocols, including mandatory corporate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and active risk mitigation policies.
• Fluid Systems Regulation: Inspect and regulate mold chilled-water loops, verifying proper volumetric flow rates, pressure balances, and leak-free quick-connect interfaces.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy mechanical components
• Ability to work efficiently in warm plant environments
• Ability to climb access ladders
• Experience managing desiccant resin dryers
• B.Sc./HND/OND Mechanical Engineering
• Experience managing mold dehumidifiers
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in high-volume industrial manufacturing
• Proficiency in pneumatics
• Husky CoolPik systems and SACMI
• Proficiency in high-pressure hydraulics
• Knowledge of servo-variable pumps
• Experience working with PET preform injection molding equipment.

Key Competencies:

• Injection Molding Machine Maintenance (PET Preform Equipment)
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Expertise
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Safety Compliance & Problem-Solving
• Mechanical Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis

What We Offer

• Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen
• Growth and training opportunities
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and explain why you’re interested in this position to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only those that meet specified job requirements will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 10th November, 2026.