Experienced Auto Glass Installation Technician

Safelite•Gastonia, NC

1d•$24 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an experienced Auto Glass Technician at Safelite, a company focused on vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration. Safelite is investing in advanced technology, career growth, and technician development. The company welcomes applications from individuals currently working in the auto glass industry, including those from national competitors, regional glass providers, dealerships, collision centers, or independent shops. The role may be filled at the Technician, Senior Technician, or Master Technician level, with higher levels potentially including coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership responsibilities. Safelite aims to be a fulfilling career environment that encourages work-life balance.

Requirements

Typically 1+ years of vehicle glass installation, repair, replacement, recalibration, or closely related automotive service experience (Technician level).
Typically 3+ years of vehicle glass experience with demonstrated technical proficiency, quality performance, and independent operation (Senior Technician level).
Typically 5+ years of vehicle glass experience with advanced technical expertise and demonstrated mentoring, coaching, or training capability (Master Technician level).
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and agreement to be monitored via in-cab vehicle safety camera / video surveillance technology.
Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations.
Ability to safely work outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures) for extended periods.
Ability to work with chemicals (including but not limited to flammable chemicals), as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”.
Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs.
Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools to complete recalibrations and trouble-shoot issues.
Problem-solving and ability to trouble-shoot issues, independently and collaboratively.
Ability to read, write and interpret the English language and technical directions.
Ability to communicate orally (via phone) and written (via computer or other electronic means).
Ability to maintain a professional appearance, adhering to Company uniform and PPE policies.
Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and/or opposition (e.g., time pressure and productivity measures).

Nice To Haves

Passion for craftsmanship and quality work.
Interest in emerging vehicle technology and ADAS systems.
Desire to continue growing within the trade.
Interest in mentoring others (Senior and Master levels).

Responsibilities

Provide all vehicle glass repair and replacement services at a Safelite Shop or Mobile Glass Shop in the most efficient manner, focusing on safety, quality and exceptional customer service.
Clean customer vehicles after every job.
Recalibrate automotive safety systems, including trouble-shooting and completing diagnostic testing.
Proficiently operate Safelite’s tools and technologies, including: True Seal®, Ezi-Wire™, Glass Table System (GTS), chemicals (as required bv the “Safelite Way of Fitting”, work order and customer administration systems, and Safelite's handheld Mobile Resource Management (MRM) technology.
Safely operate company and customer vehicles throughout the workday.
Communicate with all scheduled customers in-person, via text, and on the phone; present, promote and sell Safelite promotional items and services to customers.
Serve as a technical resource, support technician development, share best practices, and assist with coaching and mentoring activities (Senior and Master Technician levels).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.