About the Role
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a prominent leader in the Nigerian manufacturing and FMCG sector renowned for our flagship brand Golden Penny, is looking for a dedicated Lubrication Technician. In this role, you will be instrumental in executing routine plant equipment lubrication in line with our preventive maintenance programme, ensuring correct lubricant selection, application, and storage practices to maximize equipment reliability and minimize wear-related failures.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out scheduled lubrication rounds on plant and equipment as per the preventive maintenance programme and provide report on lubrication.
- Identify correct lubricant type, grade, and quantity for each piece of equipment using OEM manuals and lubrication charts.
- Top up, replace, and filter oils, greases, and other lubricants as required.
- Take oil samples for laboratory analysis and support condition-based lubrication decisions.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, contamination, abnormal wear, or lubrication-related faults and report findings.
- Maintain accurate lubrication records and update completed tasks in the CMMS/EAM system.
- Ensure proper storage, labelling, and handling of lubricants to prevent contamination and waste.
- Maintain lubrication tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Support root cause investigations where lubrication is a contributing factor to equipment failure.
- OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering or any technical related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of cognate experience, preferably in a manufacturing, production, or FMCG environment.
- Relevant certifications in Total Production Management (TPM) and ISO standards.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage materials efficiently.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Competitive salary with attractive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
- Dynamic and engaging work environment within a leading multinational brand.