Pre-Heating Furnace Operator

Engineering
Ikorodu, Lagos State
October 22, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

African Industries Group (AIG) – Our client, an FMCG Company, is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Pre-Heating Furnace Operator

Location: Odongunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: Shift Supervisor / Production Manager

Job Summary

  • The Preheating Furnace Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the preheating furnace to ensure billets, scrap, or other metal materials reach the required temperature for rolling or melting processes.
  • The role requires strong attention to safety, equipment maintenance, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and control the preheating furnace according to production schedules.
  • Monitor temperature gauges, pressure indicators, and furnace controls to maintain optimal heating conditions.
  • Ensure billets or materials are preheated uniformly and to the specified temperature.
  • Record operational data such as temperatures, fuel consumption, and heating times.
  • Coordinate with the production and maintenance teams to ensure smooth furnace operation.
  • Carry out regular checks on burners, valves, thermocouples, and control panels.
  • Assist in the startup and shutdown procedures of the furnace.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and report any equipment malfunction or unsafe condition immediately.
  • Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained around the furnace area.
  • Support preventive maintenance and participate in furnace lining inspection and replacement activities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • SSCE / OND / Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Metallurgical Engineering.
  • 2–5 years of experience operating a preheating or reheat furnace in a steel plant or similar heavy industry.
  • Basic knowledge of combustion systems, fuel types, and heat control.
  • Ability to read temperature charts and production parameters.
  • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work in a high-temperature, industrial environment.
  • Good communication and reporting skills.
  • Troubleshooting and basic maintenance skills.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should send a copy of their updated resume to Jamal.ogidan@africanindustries.com using the Job title as the subject

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