Auto Repair Foreman

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled supervisor to lead a team of automotive repair workers. In this role, you will oversee maintenance and repair tasks for a variety of gasoline-operated equipment, ensuring high-quality service and efficient operations. Your expertise in automotive repair and management will be crucial as you assign work, inspect repairs, and maintain essential records. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the team's performance while fostering a collaborative work environment. If you have a passion for automotive maintenance and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in automotive repair with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Completion of coursework in shop and auto repair work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises repair workers in servicing and maintaining automotive equipment.
• Assigns work, inspects repairs, and ensures parts availability.
• Maintains records and prepares requisitions for supplies.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Automotive Repair

Maintenance Management

Inspection Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, supervises a moderate sized group of repair workers and others in the maintenance or repair of automotive and other related equipment.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervises the work of a moderate sized group of repair workers, helpers and others engaged in the servicing, maintenance and repair of automotive and other gasoline-operated equipment including trucks, passenger vehicles and other construction equipment.
2. Assigns work and provides instructions relative to work orders and repair work.
3. Inspects repair work in process and upon completion.
4. Assigns subordinates to maintain and repair units and parts in pumps involving tasks such as tightening pump rods, refacing pump seats, fitting keys in pump impellers, grinding valves and checking bearing adjustments in pump barrel.
5. Ensures that required parts are available.
6. Reviews records prepared by subordinates.
7. Prepares requisitions for supplies, materials and parts.
8. Maintains records such as employee schedules, lubrication of automotive equipment and duties performed and generates reports thereon.
9. Performs tests on equipment before and after repairing to determine operating condition.

Minimum Requirements:

High School graduation or GED with successful completion of coursework in shop and auto repair work.

Four years of experience in assembling, repairing and maintaining automotive equipment including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.