Overview

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.

Job Position: Mechanical Engineer / Machinist

Job Location: Ogijo, Ogun

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

  • Cndidates should possess Bachelor’s Degrees
  • 3 – 5 years 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.

Application Deadline
29th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: folajimi.omolara@africanfoundries.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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