Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Suspension and Alignment

CareerNerds, LLC; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Charlevoix, MI is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician for a Monday–Friday role. You will perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a range of makes/models in a small, collaborative independent shop.

The position offers hourly pay 22–35 based on experience, weekly pay, and benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO and holidays. This role emphasizes teamwork and skill development in a tight-knit shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years automotive technician experience in an independent 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.
• Experience with suspension and alignment repair.

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

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Small shop

Education

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Suspension tools

Alignment equipment

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