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Industrial Mechanical Technician - Concrete Pipe Machinery
About this role
Hitech Construction Company Limited seeks an Industrial Mechanical Technician for our concrete pipe machinery at Eleko, Lagos. The role focuses on maintaining heavy-duty manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic systems, and performing preventive maintenance to minimise downtime. The successful candidate will read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, carry out shaft alignment, fabricating and welding tasks when needed, and follow lockout/tagout safety procedures. The company operates as a Building and Civil Engineering contractor with offices in Lagos and other cities. Applicants should have a technical degree or diploma and hands-on experience with industrial machinery and safety practices.
What you would do
- Carry out shaft alignment and mechanical adjustments
- Read and work with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines
- Keep records of maintenance, repairs and equipment issues
- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, compaction units and vibrating systems
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and identify root causes
- Replace worn or damaged components (molds, drive shafts, bearings, hoses, filters)
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety rules
- Handle basic metal fabrication and welding when required
- Inspect, maintain and repair concrete pipe machines and related equipment
What they are asking for
- OND, HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field
- Hands-on, detail-focused, team-oriented attitude
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures including LOTO
- Experience with bearings, shafts, drive systems, hydraulic hoses, filters and similar components
- Good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Practical knowledge of shaft alignment, fabrication and welding
- Experience maintaining and repairing industrial or heavy-duty machinery
- Ability to read hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drawings
- Ability to work under pressure during production breakages
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