Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Millwright Fitter Technician
Location: Nigeria
Job Overview
- The Technician / Millwright Fitter is responsible for the installation, assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, alignment, and repair of mechanical equipment and rotating machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role supports preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- The successful candidate must possess sound mechanical aptitude, hands-on maintenance skills, and the ability to work effectively in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities / Critical Tasks
Equipment Installation and Assembly:
- Install, assemble, dismantle, and commission mechanical equipment, machinery, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and associated systems in accordance with engineering specifications.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities and carry out corrective repairs on mechanical equipment to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Machinery Alignment and Calibration:
- Perform precision alignment of rotating equipment using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure optimal machine performance and longevity.
Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting:
- Identify and diagnose mechanical faults, equipment failures, abnormal vibrations, leaks, and operational defects, and implement effective corrective actions.
Component Replacement and Repair:
- Repair or replace defective components such as bearings, seals, couplings, shafts, belts, chains, valves, and mechanical assemblies.
Safety and Compliance:
- Comply with all HSE requirements, permit-to-work procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices, and company safety regulations while performing maintenance activities.
Maintenance Documentation:
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and equipment history documentation using established maintenance management systems.
Basic Technical Competencies and Skills
The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:
- Mechanical fitting and assembly techniques.
- Maintenance of pumps, compressors, blowers, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
- Shaft alignment and balancing principles.
- Bearing installation and replacement procedures.
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Welding and fabrication basics will be an added advantage.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and safe work practices.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet maintenance targets.
Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:
- National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline;
OR
- Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Mechanical Fitting, Millwright, or a related mechanical trade.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in a manufacturing plant, chemical process plant, fertilizer plant, oil & gas facility, power plant, cement plant, or similar industrial environment.
Desired Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
- High attention to detail.
- Safety-conscious mindset.
- Ability to work in shifts and respond to emergency maintenance requirements.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.