Automotive Technician

Kelly; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay & transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Entry Level Emissions Technician in Ann Arbor, MI. The role involves preparing vehicles for testing and serving as a test driver on a chassis dynamometer, following prescribed testing modes for emissions and fuel economy programs.

The position requires basic to advanced hands-on automotive experience, plus proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and data loggers. Occasional overtime and multiple site testing (Ann Arbor and Denver) are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 1+ years hands-on automobile industry experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data loggers.
• Extensive automobile-related hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for testing (basic maintenance, parts replacement, fuel draining, etc.).
• Serve as an Emissions and Fuel Economy test driver (operate vehicles on chassis dynamometer, closely following prescribed testing modes).
• Prepare and conduct official and in-house tailpipe and evaporative emissions testing for certification, durability, and in-use verification programs at Ann Arbor and Denver locations.
• Troubleshoot emissions/fuel economy issues under the direction of senior staff.
• Ensure all test equipment is calibrated and functioning properly; verify that test vehicles are well prepared for accurate emissions and fuel economy testing in compliance with federal test procedures.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to complete testing.

Skills

Emissions testing

Dynamometer operation

Vehicle inspection

Auto electrical diagnostics

Education

Hands-on automobile experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data loggers

Job description

Entry Leve Emissions Technician
TEMP TO HIRE
Ann Arbor, MI

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for testing (basic maintenance, parts replacement, fuel draining, etc.)
• Serve as an Emissions and Fuel Economy test driver (operate vehicles on chassis dynamometer, closely following prescribed testing modes)
• Prepare and conduct official and in-house tailpipe and evaporative emissions testing for certification, durability, and in-use verification programs at Ann Arbor and Denver locations
• Troubleshoot emissions/fuel economy issues under the direction of senior staff
• Ensure all test equipment is calibrated and functioning properly; verify that test vehicles are well prepared for accurate emissions and fuel economy testing in compliance with federal test procedures
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to complete testing

Work Experience & Education Qualifications

• 1 or more years of hands‑on experience in the automobile industry
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data loggers
• Extensive automobile‑related hands‑on experience

Technical Knowledge & Skills Required

• Extensive hands‑on experience in the following:
• Valve clearance check/adjustment
• Emissions system diagnostics
• Catalytic converter and exhaust system modification/replacement
• Timing checks
• OBD diagnostics
• Fuel system inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Brake inspection, service, and repair
• Tire mounting/balancing
• Vehicle electrical system diagnostics and repair
• Soldering
• Welding (desirable)
• Use of general automotive tools (e.g., saws, air tools, etc.)
• Ability to lift 60 lbs
• Proficient in driving manual transmission vehicles

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly® Engineering?
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About Kelly
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