Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Tractor Technician
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
- Diagnoses mechanical failures and repairs tractor/tractor components according to manuals, factory specifications and knowledge of engine performances, using hand tools, power tools and testing instruments: Attaches compression, ignition and timing test instruments to certain parts of tractor, using clamps and hand tools.
- Knowledge in JD 9000 series tractor repair and maintenance, fuel injector, transmission & hydraulic calibrations.
- Knowledge in JD Service Adviser and troubleshooting / diagnose.
- Starts engine dials and reads meters and gauges of testing equipment to diagnose engine malfunction.
- Plan and ordering adequate spares for equipment availabilities and smother operation.
- Ability to do annual maintenance budget and spares.
- Removes and disassembles engine, transmission, axles, brakes, hydraulics and handling of workshop special tools, hoists, jacks and hand tools.
- Inspects parts for damage and verifies dimensions and clearances of parts for conformance to factory specifications, using gauges, tools.
- Replaces or repairs worn or damaged parts.
- General: Grinds valves, adjusting, tightens body bolts, weld defective body or frame parts, machining, etc.
- Safety protocol should be followed in workplace.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 8 – 10 year’s experience in John Deere
- Completion of an accredited John Deere tractor mechanic program
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmission, hydraulics & electricals
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
- Proficient in the use of diagnostic equipment and tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and leading the service team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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