Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Metallurgical & Materials Engineer at African Foundries Limiited (AFL)

African Foundries Limited (AFL) was established to support the accelerating growth in Nigeria by making the country self-reliant for steel rebars and eliminating its dependence on imported rebars. AFL is set up to reach a 0.5 million-ton per year capacity for high strength rebars and allied products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Metallurgical & Materials Engineer

Location: Ogijo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Metallurgical & Materials Engineering will undergo structured training in steelmaking, casting, rolling, heat treatment, quality control, and process optimization.
• The role involves learning plant operations, supporting metallurgical analysis, ensuring product quality, and assisting in continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Process Monitoring:

• Assist in monitoring steelmaking operations (Blast Furnace / EAF / BOF / Continuous Casting / Rolling Mill).
• Track process parameters such as temperature, chemical composition, and furnace performance.
• Support troubleshooting of metallurgical and operational issues.
• Ensure adherence to production targets and process standards.

Process Improvement:

• Participate in root cause analysis of defects (cracks, inclusions, surface defects).
• Assist in yield improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Support implementation of Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily production and quality logs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Assist in audit documentation and compliance activities.

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow plant safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure safe handling of molten metal and testing equipment.

Eligibility Criteria

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Engineering.
• Freshers or 0–2 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Physical Metallurgy
  • Iron & Steel Making
  • Heat Treatment
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Material Testing.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: folajimi.omolara@africanfoundries.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.