Lead Technician - Automotive Repair

Community Automotive Repair•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Automotive Repair is hiring a Lead Technician to raise quality, speed, and consistency across its automotive repair shop. The role trains and guides the technician team, supports complex diagnostics and repairs, and helps improve customer satisfaction through high-quality expertise. The Lead Technician coordinates with the Shop Manager and Service Advisors, verifies repairs and documentation, and completes a limited share of hands-on repair work as needed. The workday runs Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lead Technician checks current priorities, monitors workflow in the bays, answers technician questions, demonstrates repair processes, and confirms repairs and documentation. The role also coordinates updates with the Shop Manager so customers receive clear timelines, and handles a small set of individual repairs. Community Automotive Repair is a locally owned and operated shop established in 1975. The company describes its workplace as stable, secure, and safe, and its team as highly trained professionals serving the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or engineering, or equivalent experience.
Automotive repair experience; import experience is preferred.
ASE Master Technician certification and L1 certification.
Current State of Michigan Mechanic Certification.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License and a clean, insurable driving record.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Automotive repair experience with imports.

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor technicians on proper diagnostic and repair procedures.
Support complex diagnostics and comebacks with clear direction and verification.
Coordinate with the Shop Manager and Service Advisors to keep work on track.
Monitor shop workflow, answer technician questions, demonstrate processes, and verify repairs and documentation.
Coordinate updates with the Shop Manager to provide customers with clear, accurate timelines.
Complete a limited share of hands-on repair work as needed.