Automotive Restoration Car Builder - Classic Recreations

Velocity Restorations LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company events

Tool program

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Classic Recreations is seeking a skilled Technician to join our team building world-class Shelby-based vehicles. You will handle electrical, chassis, and mechanical assemblies, lead final assembly stages, and conduct thorough test and tune processes to ensure drivability and quality.

The role requires strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment. A valid driver’s license, PPE, and own tools are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Varying levels of prior automotive experience required, with stations assigned.
• Must have own tools; a tool program is available.

Responsibilities

• Electrical: 12v wiring and harness layout throughout vehicle and engine bay.
• Chassis: Install shocks, axles, steering, fuel tank, brake lines, engine, and transmission.
• Mechanical: Assemble engines, transmissions, superchargers, and brake kits for classic Shelby cars.
• Assembly: Final assembly including sheet metal, carbon fiber, interiors, and brightwork.
• Test and Tune: Alignments, testing electrical components, and test drives with quality checks.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Accountability

Team player

Documentation photos

Professional appearance

PPE compliance

Dependability

Build scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Tool program

Job description

About Us

Classic Recreations is a team of builders, engineers, and dreamers who still believe in the power of raw American muscle. Every Classic Recreations Shelby is a ground-up masterpiece - an officially licensed, carbon-fiber-clad tribute to the golden age of performance, built with today's most advanced technology and materials.

Classic Recreation's Culture and Core Values

Success at Classic Recreations is driven by a relentless "whatever it takes" mindset.

Authenticity
We build legends - not replicas. Every vehicle we create embodies the true spirit of American performance: honest, powerful, and unapologetically original.

Legacy
We are more than builders; we are stewards of heritage. Each customer, each project, and every mile driven carries forward the legacy of American muscle for generations to come.

Discipline
Excellence is never accidental. We reject "good enough" and pursue precision through focus, grit, and the uncompromising standards that Carroll Shelby demanded of every machine bearing his name.

Ownership
Accountability defines us. We take full responsibility for our tasks, decisions, and results - successes and setbacks alike. "That's not my job" does not exist here. When one of us falls short, we all do, and we rise together.

Craftsmanship
There are no shortcuts to world-class work. Every weld, stitch, and carbon-fiber line is shaped by hand, built with pride, and completed with purpose. Our craftsmanship is our signature.

Overview

Classic Recreations stands apart from traditional restoration shops. Our technicians are building world class cars that embody performance, handling and key esthetics. If you want to build incredible carbon fiber and steel performance based platforms, this is your home.

Job Level

Technician

Reports To

Director of Production

Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical:

• Electrical assembly of classic cars to include but not limited to 12v wiring and layout of electrical harness throughout vehicle, dash and engine bay, complex relay systems, audio and amp wiring, and integration of multiple aftermarket modules and systems.

Chassis:

• Chassis assembly of classic cars to include but not limited to installing shocks, axles, steering box, fuel tank, brake lines, engine, transmission, and other components.

Mechanical:

• Mechanical assembly of classic steel and carbon fiber Shelby cars that will include Gen4 Coyote 5.0L, Godzilla 7.3l, automatic 10R80 and T-56 transmissions, Whipple superchargers, cooling stack, steering components, performance Willwood and Brembo brake kits

Assembly:

• Final assembly of classic cars to include but not limited to painted sheet metal, carbon fiber, door internals, interiors, brightwork and minor 12v wiring.

Test and Tune:

• Test and tune of performance classic cars to include but not limited to alignment's, testing and repairs of electrical components, inspection of completed work, checking for leaks, testing operation of every component of each vehicle, test drive vehicles and closely monitor quality of drivability.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in time management and meeting deadlines
• Detail oriented while using extreme caution not to damage parts or paint
• Hold yourself and others accountable to complete the job efficiently and accurately the first time
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well independently or with a team
• Take clear photos of your work for documentation and customer service purposes
• Arrive at work with a professional appearance and be ready to begin work at start of shift
• Abide by dress code and wear PPE as required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work daily.
• Ability to maintain professional communications with managers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dependability and work ethic to show up every day on time.
• Ability to consistently complete the build on time each week with 0 "hits".
• Ability to work 7am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, overtime on evenings, Fridays, and weekends as needed.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.
• Must have own tools. (Tool program available)

Education Background and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Varying levels of prior automotive experience are required, with specific qualifications depending on the assigned station.

Physical Demands (To include but not limited to)

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking around the workspace.
• Frequently lifting heavy objects, such as tools, parts, or equipment, often weighing up to 50-75 pounds.
• Regularly bending, stooping, or crouching to work on vehicles at different heights.
• Moving large or heavy equipment, carts, or vehicles within the shop.
• Precise manipulation of tools, small parts, and diagnostic equipment.
• Continuous use of hands, arms, and fingers for tasks like tightening bolts, sanding, or painting.
• Exposure to loud noises from power tools and machinery.
• Using equipment like impact wrenches or sanders that produce significant vibration.
• Working in non-climate-controlled environments, leading to exposure to heat or cold.
• Potential exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals like solvents, oils, and paints. Proper PPE is often required.
• Ensuring accuracy in measurements, assembly, and inspections.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting mechanical or structural issues.
• Frequently reaching above the shoulders or below the waist.
• Maintaining physical activity throughout the day without fatigue.
• Adherence to safety protocols to avoid injuries from sharp tools, heavy objects, or moving vehicles.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits Include

• Compensation: Pay is based on experience and qualifications
• Health & Wellness: Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Aflac available after 60 days
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 6 months at next enrollment period
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional Perks: Company sponsored events, tool program, merchandise discounts, friendly team environment

Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Classic Recreations.

Classic Recreations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Classic Recreations does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.