Rite Foods Limited is a truly world class, proudly Nigerian Foods and Beverages manufacturing company which began food production in March 2008. Our company is a major player in the sausage segment of the food industry and is gradually gaining market share in the soft drinks and energy drinks’ segment of the beverage industry in Nigeria.
Rite Foods Limited manufactures under high ethical standards and hygienic conditions to produce quality products that are fit for consumption.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Locations: Abuja and Ogun
Job Type: Full Time
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The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role involves overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, minimizing equipment downtime, improving asset utilization, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and supporting production operations to achieve operational excellence and business objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the entire plant in machine repairs during shift and minimize losses from machine breakdown.
Extract and analyze mechanical data for production process.
Support corrective maintenance and ensure proper troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.
Manage repair activities and modification process.
Evaluate the performance of shift technicians and maintenance technicians with regards to solving machine issues.
Assess and train technicians and operators in basic machine repairs.
Support and maintain inventory requirements for mechanical component.
Collaborate and manage external resources as regards to machine repairs.
Prepare, execute and evaluate required machine breakdown history to minimize repair time
Carry out machine performance breakdown analysis.
Develop and implement machine maintenance and repair policy.
QualificationsFirst Degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Control System Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in a well-structured FMCG (botting) company, with specific expertise in Krones Machines.
Required Skills & Competencies:Knowledge of Mechanical Control System
Bottling Equipment Overhauling and Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Skills
HACCP, GHK and GMP Compliance Monitoring Skills.
Application Closing Date14th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
