Automotive Technician

Summit Racing Equipment•Tallmadge, OH

24d

About The Position

Automotive technician responsible for diagnosis, service, repair, and modification of customer and company vehicles, as well as test fitment and evaluation for product development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs vehicle diagnostics, service, repair, and performance upgrades on a wide range of makes and models at a high level of quality and efficiency. Performs custom vehicle restoration or performance modification projects, which may include minor fabrication work. Interacts with customers and Supervisor to determine customer’s needs, provide parts and repair recommendations, estimates, and status of work being completed. Orders parts as needed to complete the jobs in a timely manner. Keeps accurate records or work completed as required for billing and accounting purposes. Assists engineering team with product development with vehicle disassembly for reverse engineering, and product installation for fitment, performance, and durability evaluation. Provides product installation and fitment feedback to engineering, and keeps details notes of observations or fitment problems of all related components. Assists with diagnosis and maintenance of shop equipment. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Maintains the inventory of company and personal work tools. Keeps the vehicles worked on and the work area as clean as possible. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Competencies: Thorough understanding of automotive systems and repair, with strong background in performance modification. High level of mechanical aptitude, with ability to diagnose and repair electrical and drivability problems. Experience with classic automotive repair and restoration. High attention to detail, with a high standard for quality of work. Minor fabrication / welding ability. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed technical concepts. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, balancing team and individual responsibilities. Ability and desire to learn from team members, and learn from mistakes with a positive attitude. Effectively manages time and priorities to hit project timeline goals. Basic computer skills are required with a working knowledge of MS Office. Education Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Current ASE certification in A1-A8 or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years’ experience as an automotive repair technician Driver’s license with a clean driving record The Team Member Experience: We work together to take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join the team, you’ll enjoy a positive, productive atmosphere where people truly believe in what they are doing. If you’re passionate about providing the best experience possible to our customers and to your fellow team members, you’re in the right place. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance interacting with our career site, please contact us by calling (330) 630-5570 option 2 for Human Resources. Summit Racing Equipment and its entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Be Part of Our Team! You live and breathe high performance, so you might as well work it too! Join the Summit Racing team and turn your passion into a career! Benefits of Summit Racing Check out the benefits we offer to our employees. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Profit Sharing 401(k) with company match Health Club reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Policy--Company Paid Short Term Disability--Company Paid Paid Personal Days Paid Sick Days Employee Discounts Paid Holidays Paid Vacations Employee Referral Bonus Jury Duty Pay Paid Bereavement Leave

Requirements

Thorough understanding of automotive systems and repair, with strong background in performance modification.
High level of mechanical aptitude, with ability to diagnose and repair electrical and drivability problems.
Experience with classic automotive repair and restoration.
High attention to detail, with a high standard for quality of work.
Minor fabrication / welding ability.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed technical concepts.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, balancing team and individual responsibilities.
Ability and desire to learn from team members, and learn from mistakes with a positive attitude.
Effectively manages time and priorities to hit project timeline goals.
Basic computer skills are required with a working knowledge of MS Office.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current ASE certification in A1-A8 or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an automotive repair technician
Driver’s license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle diagnostics, service, repair, and performance upgrades on a wide range of makes and models at a high level of quality and efficiency.
Performs custom vehicle restoration or performance modification projects, which may include minor fabrication work.
Interacts with customers and Supervisor to determine customer’s needs, provide parts and repair recommendations, estimates, and status of work being completed.
Orders parts as needed to complete the jobs in a timely manner.
Keeps accurate records or work completed as required for billing and accounting purposes.
Assists engineering team with product development with vehicle disassembly for reverse engineering, and product installation for fitment, performance, and durability evaluation.
Provides product installation and fitment feedback to engineering, and keeps details notes of observations or fitment problems of all related components.
Assists with diagnosis and maintenance of shop equipment.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Maintains the inventory of company and personal work tools.
Keeps the vehicles worked on and the work area as clean as possible.