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: Electrical Technician – Injection Molding / Plastics Manufacturing

Location: Alaba Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Asset care Manager

Job Summary

• Seeking a skilled Electrical Technician with experience in plastics manufacturing and injection molding machines, preferably Husky and SACMI systems.
• The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical and electronic systems of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and plant utilities to ensure maximum machine uptime, production efficiency, and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, PLC, servo, and control system faults on molding machines.
• Maintain and repair hot runner systems, temperature controllers, heaters, thermocouples, servo drives, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Diagnose faults in Husky and SACMI injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Carry out calibration and testing of sensors, instruments, and control devices.
• Support mold change activities and machine start-up validation.
• Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Maintain electrical panels, MCCs, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, and VFDs.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new machinery and automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records, downtime reports, and spare parts usage.
• Coordinate with production and process teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma, B. Tech in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding industry.
• Hands-on experience with Husky and SACMI injection molding machines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, industrial automation, servo systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to use electrical testing instruments such as multimeter, clamp meter, megger, and temperature calibrators.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and maintenance practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with injection molding machine maintenance, Husky hot runner systems, and SACMI machinery.
• Knowledge of robotics, automation, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of PLC brands such as Siemens, Beckhoff, Danfoss, and Mitsubishi.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency breakdowns.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing / factory environment.
• Rotational shifts may be required.
• Exposure to heat, noise, hydraulic systems, and high-voltage equipment.
• May require overtime during breakdowns or production emergencies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Machine uptime percentage
• Breakdown response time
• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Reduction in electrical failures
• Production support efficiency
• Safety compliance performance

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.