Fabrication Supervisor at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fabrication Supervisor

Ref: IITA-P&C-NRS2023-025
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• Supervise and make requisitions for materials needed for different projects/jobs.
• Assist in preparing monthly chargeback of work done and supervise the fabrication workshop.
• Design and construct any engineering project that relates to fabrication.
• Supervise all the activities going on in the machinist workshop and spare production.
• Ensure the turner machine and other tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Assist to fabricate and install/fixing equipment like heat exchangers, dryers, and other processing equipment.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. / HND in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings in detail.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software.
• Have a good working knowledge of lathe machines, milling machines and shaping machines.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  23rd June, 2023.