Vacancy: Senior Fabricator / Welder at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Fabricator / Welder
Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-039
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 2 years renewable
Duties
- Weld and repair farm machinery and implements, including tractors, irrigation equipment, and heavy-duty tools.
- Fabricate metal structures for research facilities (screenhouses, greenhouses, irrigation frames, trial plot fencing).
- Measure, cut and prepare metal materials according to design specifications.
- Employ appropriate welding techniques (MIG, TIG, stick welding, arc welding, gas welding, etc.) to produce strong, precise, and safe welds.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on welded structures to ensure long-term durability and reduce replacement costs.
- Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Keep accurate daily records of welding and fabrication activities, including materials used and labor hours (to support cost-recovery tracking).
- Provide input to equipment investment plans by reporting recurring fabrication/repair needs.
- Train and guide junior welders or casual staff on proper welding techniques and safety practices.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- HND/BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Welding / Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or any other related course.
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
- Professional certification/ Training in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, OSHA, or Nigerian equivalent) is desirable.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be skilled in MIG, TIG, stick, and gas welding techniques.
- Have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans.
- Possess strong knowledge of metals, alloys, and welding consumables.
- Have experience with CNC cutting or advanced metalworking tools.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and strict adherence to workplace safety standards, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of welding and fabrication equipment.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have experience working with ERP systems or work order tracking software.
Renumeration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
25th November, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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