Mechanical Fitter

Catalyst Path Consulting is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter / Technician

Location: Lagos
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance/Engineering Manager

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Mechanical Fitter / Technician to join our maintenance team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting production machinery, utilities, and other mechanical systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• The ideal candidate should have practical experience in mechanical maintenance, equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and fault diagnosis within a manufacturing, production, industrial, or similar environment.

Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs:

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and installations on plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify root causes of equipment breakdowns.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical components.
• Perform fitting, alignment, lubrication, bearing replacement, and other mechanical maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

Production Equipment Support:

• Provide technical support to production operations and ensure machinery remains available and reliable.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, modification, and relocation where required.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment-related issues.

Utilities & Support Systems:

• Maintain and support mechanical components of plant utility systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of pumps, compressors, conveyors, motors, piping systems, valves, and related equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and report abnormalities or potential failures.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance plans.
• Inspect, service, lubricate, and adjust equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update equipment history.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Complete maintenance reports, work orders, checklists, and equipment logs accurately.
• Report equipment faults, completed repairs, spare-parts requirements, and outstanding maintenance issues.
• Maintain proper records of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all company health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE and ensure safe working practices during maintenance activities.
• Apply proper lockout/tagout and isolation procedures where applicable.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Coordination & Teamwork:

• Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, operators, production personnel, and contractors.
• Communicate equipment issues and maintenance requirements effectively.
• Support maintenance improvement initiatives and reliability programs.
• Assist other members of the engineering/maintenance team when required.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned by the Maintenance/Engineering Manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

• OND, HND, City & Guilds, Trade Test, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant hands-on mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or FMCG environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical equipment, tools, and maintenance techniques.
• Experience with pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, valves, shafts, couplings, and related mechanical systems is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or overtime when required.

Key Competencies:

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Equipment repair and fitting
• Fault diagnosis
• Equipment reliability
• Safety awareness
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail.

Salary
N200,000 – N250,000 monthly depending on experience, qualifications, and technical competency.