Mechanical Engineer / Machinist Job at African Foundries Limited

African Foundries Limited (AFL) was established to support the accelerating growth in Nigeria by making the country self-reliant for steel rebars and eliminating its dependence on imported rebars. AFL is set up to reach a 0.5 million-ton per year capacity for high strength rebars and allied products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Mechanical Engineer / Machinist

Job Location: Ogijo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description


  • Leading the maintenance team that comprises the fitter mechanic, assistant mechanic, welders, plumber to effect
  • Routine breakdown maintenance of all overhead moving crane, 10-40 tons
  • Preventive maintenance of overhead moving crane, induction furnace, pumps unit and hydraulic unit
  • Working with the shift manager in preparation and indenting of material needed for the plant as a whole
  • Planning of monthly/annual preventive maintenance for all the plant machinery and equipment
  • Weekly/monthly report compilation, crane report breakdown history, furnace report breakdown history and pumps
  • Routine/breakdown refurbishment of furnace unit, piping network and pump house unit including the cooling tower
  • Effecting the routine check up on rail line and all crane unit furnace and pump unit
  • Preventive/breakdown maintenance of cooling pump, mono pump and emergency pumps and the cooling tower
  • Using scrap material to make new emergency spare parts for crane, pumps and hydraulic unit ei. Shaft, floating shaft
  • Effecting machinery of indent spare parts to actual size ei. gear coupling, gears, shaft and bushing
  • Ensure health and Safety policies and procedures are followed
  • Any other duty assigned by HOD
  • Carrying out all Running / Breakdown Maintenance Activity without fail. Checking of all equipment as per check list.
  • Carrying out Preventive Mechanical Activity.
  • Ability to dismantle & assemble the complex assemblies like pump/motor/gear boxes etc.
  • Ensuring pollution control unit work well
  • Preparing efficient report if any
  • Management of the maintenance workers and effecting discipline when its needed and enforce safety
  • Adhere to good housekeeping habits
  • Attend to all pending maintenance jobs that are likely to hinder smooth production
  • Perform AD-HOC duties as assigned by Shift Engineer / Superior.
  • Cooperate and supervise together with SMS, CCM & Rolling Mill Manager the production line, mainly with respect to trouble free operation.

Requirements

  • Cndidates should possess Bachelor's Degrees
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience in Steel manufacturing industries.
  • Proven track record of successfully maintaining and troubleshooting diverse mechanical equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and consumables.
  • Expertise in mechanical problem-solving and repair techniques.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: folajimi.omolara@africanfoundries.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.