Mechanic

Advance Auto Parts•Caguas, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic's primary responsibility is to ensure client satisfaction with their Western Auto purchase and service experience. This role involves using technical knowledge to remove, repair, replace, and install automotive parts safely and appropriately. The mechanic performs various automotive mechanical services, reads and comprehends technical manuals, and possesses extensive knowledge of vehicle systems like brakes, alignment, air conditioning, suspension, and front wheel assembly repair. They conduct mechanical, electric, and courtesy inspections, utilize diagnostic and alignment machines, and answer customer questions regarding service work. The position requires operating workshop lifts, maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment, and adhering to EPA, OSHA, and company safety and hygiene standards. Additionally, the mechanic is responsible for general workshop maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge about vehicles and Western Auto services - brakes, alignment, air conditioning, suspension, front wheel assembly repair, etc.
Valid driver’s license
Vehicle insurance
Ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions
Must have their own tools
Obtain and keep up-to-date the ASE Certification in brakes or suspension and steering within two (2) test periods starting from the date hired
Complete the Western Auto orientation training
Obtain and keep up to date their license as a Master Technician and that of the College of Automotive Technicians and Mechanics

Responsibilities

Add value to each client’s transaction ensuring that they are satisfied with their experience buying at Western Auto and that upon leaving the store are completely satisfied with their purchase.
Remove, repair, or replace and install automotive parts using the tools, equipment, or the manual procedures that are safe and appropriate.
Perform other automotive mechanical services as needed and authorized.
Read and comprehend training manuals, service tickets, etc.
Check basic elements of the vehicle according to Western Auto’s methods for mechanical, electric, and courtesy inspections.
Use the diagnostic and alignment machines correctly.
Handle a fast-paced work environment, stress, and stressful situations in a professional manner.
Answer customer’s questions related to finished service work and the vehicle’s related problems.
Operate the workshop lifts appropriately.
Follow EPA standards in terms of the work requirements, specifications, and products, materials, and equipment management.
Follow Western Auto and OSHA requirements to promote and provide a safe workplace.
Perform maintenance tasks - sweeping/mopping the workshop floor, cleaning/maintaining the equipment, emptying the garbage bins, cleaning the parking area, etc.
Follow the company guidelines in terms of protection, safety, hygiene, and the dress code.