Automotive Repair/Restoration Technician

CUSTOM CARS UNLIMITED INC; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CUSTOM CARS UNLIMITED INC. is a busy automotive restoration facility in the Chicago area. We seek a self-motivated, hard-working individual for frame-off restoration and high-end exotic collision work.

Responsibilities include disassembly/assembly, part logging, collaboration with management to determine reconditioning needs, and maintaining a clean, safe shop. Immediate start; hours 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Must have strong motivation and goal setting.
• Minimum 5 years automotive repair experience.
• Attention to detail is crucial for restoration work.
• Ability to stay focused over long-term repair processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Solid understanding of automotive mechanical systems.
• Solid understanding of automotive electrical systems.
• Careful, precise assembly of painted or plated parts.
• Familiarity with automotive restoration procedures.
• ASE/ICAR certification is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver license or right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble restoration projects including removal of body components.
• Categorize and log parts removed from vehicles for storage.
• Work with management to determine actions to recondition or replace parts.
• Disassemble and assemble collision work on high-end and exotic vehicles with a restoration mindset.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Skills

Self motivation

Experience 5+ years

Detail oriented

Long-term focus

Clean work area

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Precision assembly

Restoration procedures

ASE/ICAR knowledge

Background check

Driver license / visa

Education

ASE/ICAR certification

Job description

A very busy automotive restoration facility in the Chicago western suburbs seeks a self motivated, hard working individual. We specialize i frame off restoration and high end, exotic vehicle collision work.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibility

• Disassemble and assemble restoration projects including removal of body components.
• Ability to categorize and log parts removed from vehicles for storage.
• Work with the management team to analyze and determine what actions are needed to recondition or replace parts to restore the vehicle.
• Disassemble and assemble collision work on higher end and exotic vehicles maintain a restoration mentality.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Self motivate/goal setter
• At least 5 years automotive repair experience.
• Detail oriented/Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to maintain focus over a long term repair process.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Understanding of automotive mechanical systems.
• Understanding of automotive electrical systems.
• Ability to use care and precision to assemble finished painted, or plated parts.
• Familiarity with automotive restoration procedures.
• ASE/ICAR certification a plus
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid Driver license/U.S. citizen or valid work visa.

Start Date/Hours

• Immediate start available
• Hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm daily Monday-Friday

Compensation

• Hourly pay is based on experience and skills
• Overtime is available when necessary for job completion
• Paid Holidays/Vacation after 1 year of employment
• 401K plan
• Medical insurance