Auto-Mechanic

Auto-Mechanic

Location: No1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Automotive & Defence Manufacturing

Position Overview

• Proforce Defence is seeking a skilled, highly analytical Auto-Mechanic to join our engineering and production team at our manufacturing facility in Ode Remo, Ogun State.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, integrating, diagnosing, repairing, and testing heavy-duty petrol and diesel mechanical systems, powertrains, suspensions, and drive systems across specialized, tactical, and armored vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Powertrain & Engine Assembly: Install, integrate, tune, and test high-performance petrol and diesel engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and differential systems according to engineering schematics.

• Mechanical Systems Integration: Assemble and align drive shafts, steering mechanisms, heavy-duty suspension assemblies, cooling units, and hydraulic/pneumatic braking systems.

• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical failures, power loss, hydraulic leaks, and structural drive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and mechanical testing procedures.

• Fluid & Cooling Systems Management: Set up and inspect engine oiling, transmission cooling, fuel injection networks, and air intake systems designed for heavy and armored operational vehicles.

• Pre-Delivery Performance Testing: Execute rigorous road tests, dyno runs, and workshop performance audits on completed vehicles to verify mechanical reliability, load handling, and power output.

• Defect Rectification & Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, component overhauls, and immediate mechanical fixes identified during line assembly or Quality Control (QC) inspections.

• Key Engineering & Technical Knowledge Requirements

• Petrol or Diesel Engine Technology: In-depth engineering knowledge of internal combustion engines (both high-compression diesel and high-output petrol platforms), turbochargers, fuel injection (CRDI/GDI), and emission systems.

• Drive Dynamics & Heavy Suspensions: Comprehensive understanding of 4WD/6WD/8WD drivetrain dynamics, transfer cases, air/hydraulic suspensions, axles, and mechanical torque distribution.

• Technical Schematic Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret complex automotive engineering drawings, mechanical assembly layouts, torque specifications, and fluid routing diagrams.

• Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Technical knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic pumps, fluid power systems, and air brake schematics used in heavy-duty tactical vehicles.

• Quality Assurance & Testing Standards: Familiarity with automotive manufacturing tolerances, mechanical inspection protocols, and pre-delivery vehicle checkout standards.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Education: NABTEB, Trade Test Class 1, OND, or HND/B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Specialization Requirement: Must be a qualified Petrol Mechanic or Diesel Mechanic (candidates with dual petrol and diesel expertise are highly preferred).

• Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of hands-on mechanical experience in vehicle assembly plants, heavy equipment maintenance, fleet operations, or specialized automotive workshops.

• Skills: Strong diagnostic problem-solving skills, manual dexterity, proficiency with specialized mechanic tools, and high attention to detail.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.