Maintenance Officer in a Leading FMCG Group in Africa


Fadac Resources - Our client is a leading FMCG group in Africa. They are into manufacturing branded personal care products for the African market.

Due to expansion, they are currently in need of:

 

 

Job Title: Maintenance Officer
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot machine failures by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using measuring and testing tools.
  • Fix technical issues to root cause using any
  • Good knowledge of measurements; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments both in metric and imperial units
  • Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
  • Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
  • Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
  • Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with good housekeeping procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.
  • Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
  • Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
  • Carry out some improvement on machine parts for repairs and upgrades.
  • Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
  • Good communication with the team (engineering) and across the team (production).
  • Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Read and interpret engineering blueprints and use same for troubleshooting defective equipment to resolution.
  • Servicing and maintaining equipment such as; conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
  • Understand various types of lubricants, color codes, and applicable areas of use for effective inspection and lubrication standards.

Job Requirements

  • ​Previous experience working with Valpak machine
  • Minimum of HND / B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable institution.
  • Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and regulations. Basic computer knowledge of MS office excel and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Good time-management skills
  • Sound knowledge of the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on machines, gearboxes, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and every production-related equipment following engineering diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, SOPs, and engineering specifications.
  • Previous work experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  31st March, 2021.