Scrap Technician

Suburban Automotive Services • Romulus, MI

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About The Position

As a Scrap Technician, you will prep vehicles for the crusher which includes fluids being drained, tires deflated, airbags removed, battery removed, and EV/Hybrid battery removed. Salable parts are removed per the work order. This may include doors, hoods, decklids, bumpers, interiors, and drivetrains. Some vehicles receive a body cut. Removed parts are tagged and palleted in accordance with the work orders. Scrap Technician Responsibilities Include: Properly conduct scrap process on vehicles per work order. Conduct the salvage process for each vehicle per work order. Properly break down tires and wheels when needed. Operate equipment including saws, drills, grinders, sanders, buffers, plasma cutters, power tools, impact guns, MIF and TIG welder/torches and hand tools to take apart vehicles. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision. Scrap Technician Qualifications and Skills: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills. Must be customer service oriented. Must have exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills. Must be a self-starter. Must be a reliable team player. Must have verifiable mechanical skills, related field experience, and management experience. Understanding of fabrication including welding and metal working tools operation. Able to identify parts and vehicle components with a detailed understanding of vehicle systems and the ability to diagnose system failures. Knowledge of customer reporting requirements, based on vehicle or project. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook applications preferred. Scrap Technician Working Conditions and Physical Demands Include: 50% of the time in this position you will be sitting while working. 50% of the time in this position you will be walking and standing while working. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs., work overhead, kneel, squat, or work from compromising positions for short periods of time.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be a reliable team player.
• Must have verifiable mechanical skills, related field experience, and management experience.
• Understanding of fabrication including welding and metal working tools operation.
• Able to identify parts and vehicle components with a detailed understanding of vehicle systems and the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Knowledge of customer reporting requirements, based on vehicle or project.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly conduct scrap process on vehicles per work order.
• Conduct the salvage process for each vehicle per work order.
• Properly break down tires and wheels when needed.
• Operate equipment including saws, drills, grinders, sanders, buffers, plasma cutters, power tools, impact guns, MIF and TIG welder/torches and hand tools to take apart vehicles.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.

What This Job Offers

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