Maintenance Lead
- Job
- 1 week ago
- by Rotic Aluminium Extrusion
- Engineering Jobs , Jobs
- Nigeria
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Pay: ₦250,000.00 - ₦300,000.00 per month
Location: Awka, Anambra State
Position Type: Full-time, On-site
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Lead to take full ownership of plant equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and technical team supervision. The ideal candidate is structured, safety-focused, and capable of driving maintenance systems that reduce downtime and support stable production.
This role is critical to production continuity and requires both strong technical competence and leadership maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities across the plant.
- Develop and enforce preventive and planned maintenance schedules.
- Ensure maximum uptime of: Extrusion presses, Melting furnaces, Compressors, cooling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve breakdowns promptly with root-cause analysis.
- Manage maintenance technicians and assign daily tasks effectively.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports.
- Enforce safety standards, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and proper PPE use.
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of equipment.
- Work closely with Production and Operations teams to align priorities.
- Identify spare parts requirements and support inventory planning.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes and reliability.
Requirements
- HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proven experience leading or supervising maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of: Mechanical systems, Electrical panels and controls, Motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics.
- Experience in extrusion, foundry, FMCG, steel, or heavy manufacturing is an advantage.
- Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- High level of discipline, accountability, and professionalism.
Additional Preference for Onsite Living
We strongly encourage application from candidates who are willing and able to live onsite in the factory accommodation in Awka.
If you meet these requirements and are ready to contribute to our success, apply now!
Benefits We Offer
- Comfortable accommodation.
- A free meal daily.
- Solid bonus system.
- Medical bills coverage.
Company Description
Rotic Aluminium Extrusion was established in 2023 and is a growing leader in the aluminium extrusion industry in Africa, dedicated to delivering high-quality aluminum products to various industries.
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