Senior Fabricator/ Welder

Position: Senior Fabricator/ Welder
Contract:
2-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 25 November 2025
DUTIES:

• Weld and repair farm machinery and implements, including tractors, irrigation equipment, and heavy-duty tools
• Fabricate metal structures for research facilities (screenhouses, greenhouses, irrigation frames, trial plot fencing)
• Measure, cut and prepare metal materials according to design specifications.
• Employ appropriate welding techniques (MIG, TIG, stick welding, arc welding, gas welding, etc.) to produce strong, precise, and safe welds
• Carry out preventative maintenance on welded structures to ensure long-term durability and reduce replacement costs
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Keep accurate daily records of welding and fabrication activities, including materials used and labor hours (to support cost-recovery tracking)
• Provide input to equipment investment plans by reporting recurring fabrication/repair needs
• Train and guide junior welders or casual staff on proper welding techniques and safety practices
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
HND/BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Welding/ Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or any other related course. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Five (5) years' experience in performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Professional certification/ Training in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, OSHA, or Nigerian equivalent) is desirable.

COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be skilled in MIG, TIG, stick, and gas welding techniques
• Have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans
• Possess strong knowledge of metals, alloys, and welding consumables
• Have experience with CNC cutting or advanced metalworking tools
• Demonstrate knowledge of and strict adherence to workplace safety standards, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of welding and fabrication equipment
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have experience working with ERP systems or work order tracking software

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