Automotive Shop Foreman / Lead Diagnostic Technician

Larin Automotive • Norwood, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Larin Automotive is seeking a working shop foreman who handles difficult diagnostics and complicated repairs while supporting and developing other technicians. The role may suit an existing foreman or an experienced diagnostic technician ready for a first formal leadership position.

The position combines hands-on diagnostic and repair work with daily responsibility for assisting the team. The foreman will take on jobs requiring advanced skills, special tools, and careful testing, and help technicians address unfamiliar repairs, unusual symptoms, and comeback jobs. Support may range from a brief discussion to working through a difficult problem together. Explaining diagnostic reasoning and helping other technicians become more capable are important parts of the role.

The foreman is also responsible for holding technicians accountable for finished-work quality and adherence to shop procedures. This is a hands-on position with personal production expectations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends. Compensation is hourly pay plus incentives and bonuses, with target total annual compensation of $111,000–$151,000 based on skills and experience. The package includes paid training and training-related travel, health insurance with a company contribution, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and dental, disability, and life insurance options.

Requirements

• Strong diagnostic ability.
• Sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with and support other people.
• Ability to handle complicated diagnostics and repairs.
• Ability to explain diagnostic reasoning and help other technicians.

Nice To Haves

• European vehicle experience.
• ASE Master certification.
• ASE L1 certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic work and repairs requiring advanced skills, special tools, and careful testing.
• Help technicians troubleshoot unfamiliar repairs, unusual symptoms, and comeback jobs.
• Work collaboratively with technicians on difficult problems when needed.
• Explain diagnostic reasoning and help technicians develop their capabilities.
• Hold technicians accountable for finished-work quality and compliance with shop procedures.
• Meet personal production expectations while supporting the team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, contribute ideas, and help implement improvements.

Benefits

• Hourly pay plus incentives and bonuses; target total annual compensation of $111,000–$151,000 based on skills and experience.
• Paid training and training-related travel.
• Health insurance with a company contribution.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Dental insurance option.
• Disability insurance option.
• Life insurance option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed