MACHINE & MOULD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

TPAC Packaging Philippines, Inc.; San Simon; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

TPAC Packaging Philippines, Inc. is seeking experienced, hands-on Machine & Mould Maintenance Technicians to join our Maintenance team. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, breakdown repair, troubleshooting and repair of plastic processing machines and moulds to maximize uptime.

You will diagnose machine failures, perform planned PMs, and work closely with Production and Engineering to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certificate in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics or mould technology.
• 7+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Experience with injection molding, ISBM, EBM and/or PET blow molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of production machines and moulds.
• Carry out hands-on mechanical repairs and troubleshooting of plastic processing machinery.
• Diagnose machine failures and restore equipment to production with minimum downtime.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance according to defined schedules, standards and checklists.
• Identify potential equipment failures before they result in production breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, spare-parts usage and equipment history.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to minimize equipment-related production losses.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma / Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Tool & Die, Mould Technology or related technical discipline

Job description

Role Overview

TPAC Packaging is looking for experienced, highly hands‑on Machine & Mould Maintenance Technicians to join our Maintenance team. This is a maintenance-focused role responsible for preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plastic processing machines and moulds.

The key objective is to maximize machine and mould availability, reduce unplanned downtime, prevent recurring breakdowns and ensure reliable operation of production equipment. This is not a machine operating, process-setting or production start-up role.

Equipment & Technologies

• Injection Molding: JSW, Milacron and Jet Master
• Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM): Nissei ASB
• Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM): Magic and Shanguli
• Two-Stage PET Blow Molding: PET stretch blow molding equipment and associated auxiliary systems
• Experience with similar or equivalent plastic processing equipment will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of production machines and moulds.
• Carry out hands‑on mechanical repairs and troubleshooting of plastic processing machinery.
• Diagnose machine failures and restore equipment to production with minimum downtime.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance according to defined schedules, standards and checklists.
• Identify potential equipment failures before they result in production breakdowns.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis (RCA) for recurring machine and mould breakdowns and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and associated machine systems.
• Inspect, dismantle, repair, assemble and maintain moulds used for injection molding, ISBM, EBM and PET blow molding operations.
• Carry out hands‑on mould repairs involving cores, cavities, inserts, ejectors, slides, hot runners, cooling channels and other mould components.
• Diagnose and rectify mould leakage, cooling, wear, alignment and mechanical issues.
• Carry out mould preventive maintenance based on production cycles and defined PM schedules.
• Coordinate major mould repairs or machining requirements when specialist support is required.
• Maintain critical machine and mould spare parts and identify requirements before breakdown situations occur.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, spare‑parts usage and equipment history.
• Analyze breakdown frequency and downtime and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to minimize equipment‑related production losses.
• Maintain machines, moulds, tools and maintenance areas to high standards of 5S and housekeeping.
• Strictly follow plant safety, lockout/tagout and maintenance procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Diploma / Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Tool & Die, Mould Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Ideally 7+ years of hands‑on maintenance experience in the plastics manufacturing industry.
• Strong preference for candidates from rigid plastic packaging manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining injection molding, ISBM, EBM and/or PET blow molding machines.
• Strong hands‑on experience in mould maintenance and mould repair.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair machine and mould breakdowns.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance systems and maintenance discipline.
• Must be comfortable working directly on machines and moulds rather than only supervising maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis capability.
• Disciplined, safety conscious and focused on equipment reliability.
• Willing to work shifts and attend breakdowns when required.
• Must be willing to relocate.