Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Suspension and Alignment

United Future; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

United Future in Charlevoix, MI is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician for a Monday–Friday role with no weekend work. You will perform diagnostic, maintenance, and mechanical repair tasks across a range of makes and models in a small, collaborative independent shop.

The position emphasizes hands-on repair skills, teamwork, and adaptability in a compact shop environment, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles as you expand your automotive expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of automotive technician experience in an independent repair shop.
• Automotive diagnostic experience is required.
• Experience performing general automotive repair and maintenance.
• Willingness to obtain ASE Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform automotive repair and maintenance on a variety of makes and models.
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete needed repairs.
• Perform brake and suspension repairs and general automotive maintenance.
• Complete diagnostic and mechanical repair work efficiently.
• Maintain quality workmanship throughout assigned repairs.
• Collaborate with other team members to support shop workflow.

Skills

Automotive diagnostic experience

Brake & suspension repair

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability in small shop

Education

ASE Certifications (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Technician in Charlevoix, MI, offering $22–$35/hour based on experience. This Monday–Friday position has no weekends and includes a variety of automotive diagnostic, maintenance, and mechanical repair work. Technicians work on a range of makes and models in a small, collaborative independent shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform automotive repair and maintenance on a variety of makes and models
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete needed repairs
• Perform brake and suspension repairs and general automotive maintenance
• Complete diagnostic and mechanical repair work efficiently
• Maintain quality workmanship throughout assigned repairs
• Collaborate with other team members to support shop workflow

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of automotive technician experience in an independent repair shop
• Automotive diagnostic experience
• Experience performing general automotive repair and maintenance
• ASE Certifications are a plus
• Willingness to obtain ASE Certifications
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to a variety of responsibilities in a smaller shop environment
• Experience with Suspension and Alignment repair

Compensation & Benefits

• $22–$35/hour based on experience
• Hourly compensation
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount

Why Work Here

• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends
• Variety of diagnostic and mechanical repair work
• Small, collaborative independent shop environment
• Opportunity to work on a range of makes and models
• Opportunity to continue developing automotive repair skills
• Potential growth into future leadership roles