Job Description
Job Summary
- We are seeking a skilled and experienced Shelling Mechanic to join our production team in Ibafo.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of shelling machines and other mechanical equipment used in a cashew processing plant.
- The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working with shelling or similar processing machinery.
Requirements
- Minimum of an OND, Technical Certificate, or Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 2–7 years of hands-on experience as a Mechanic, preferably within a Cashew Processing Plant or Agro-Allied/Food Processing Industry.
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing shelling machines or similar processing machinery.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machine components, tools, and maintenance practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical faults and resolve machine breakdowns effectively.
- Practical knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to machine breakdowns.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work effectively with production and maintenance teams.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Candidates with direct experience working on shelling machines in a cashew processing plant will be strongly preferred. Experience with other agricultural or food-processing machinery may also be considered where the candidate demonstrates strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.