With its root name derived from “Vita”- the Latin word for “life”, the company has since its inception, till date, worked at contributing to every aspect to its synonym from the cradle to old age. It has produced quality domestic and industrial products that add absolute value and comfort to life for work, school, leisure, health, maternity and child growth. Established in 1962 by two giants; British Vita and Unilever, and listed on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1978, Vitafoam has become Nigeria’s most prominent and leading producer of Polyether, foam products, furniture, upholstery products and adhesives. Its initial breakthrough however, was as a result of an appointment of G.B Ollivant Nigeria Limited as a sole distributor in 1962, and an installation of a continuous polyether foaming plant in its first factory at Ikeja in 1966Job Summary
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment used in the production process.
The role ensures that all machinery and mechanical systems operate efficiently to support continuous production at Vitafoam Nigeria Plc while adhering to safety, quality, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance and Repairs
Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines and mechanical systems.
Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
Identify root causes of mechanical failures and implement effective solutions.
Work with engineers and supervisors to improve machine reliability.
Safety Compliance
Follow all company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure machines operate according to safety standards and regulations.
Work closely with production staff and engineers to ensure smooth plant operations.
Provide technical support during production processes.
Qualifications and Requirements
Strictly for OND in Mechanical Engineering or related field only.
Minimum of 5 years practical experience as a Mechanical Technician in a manufacturing environment (preferably foam or chemical manufacturing).
Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics
and mechanical systems.
Key Skills:
Mechanical troubleshooting
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Technical reporting
Teamwork and communication
Safety awareness
Benefits
Salary negotiable
Pension
HMO.