Senior Workshop Technician (Mechanical Fabrication) at Petromech Engineering United Limited

About the Role

An established company is establishing a fully equipped mechanical fabrication workshop in Kaduna, Nigeria. We are seeking an experienced Senior Workshop Technician/Workshop Foreman to operate specialized machinery, supervise fabrication activities, and support LPG tank production and maintenance operations.

Our facility is equipped with CNC cutting machines, hydraulic press machines, plate rolling machines (four-roll), bending machines, guillotine/shearing machines, welding machines, and all tools required for metal fabrication and maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC cutting machines for precision cutting of steel plates
• Perform plate rolling, bending, shearing, and forming using workshop machinery
• Execute fabrication tasks for LPG tank manufacturing and general mechanical production
• Interpret and work accurately from technical drawings and fabrication plans
• Carry out welding operations (MIG/TIG/Arc) as required for tank fabrication and repair
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and safe use of workshop equipment
• Supervise and guide junior technicians and support staff when needed
• Maintain production quality, safety standards, and efficient workflow
• Conduct repair, modification, and maintenance tasks for steel tanks and mechanical components

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication workshops
• Proven experience in LPG tank fabrication, pressure vessel work, or similar heavy steel manufacturing (preferred)

Essential Skills & Equipment Operation

• Strong ability to operate CNC cutting machines
• Proficiency with hydraulic press brake machines
• Expertise with plate rolling machines (four-roll)
• Competence with guillotine/shearing machines
• Proficiency with bending and forming equipment
• Welding machines (MIG/TIG/Arc)
• Ability to work independently based on technical drawings
• Highly skilled in metal cutting, bending, forming, and welding processes