Full Time Experienced Prototype Mechanics (24)

Performance Driven Workforce; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k after 60 days

Job summary

Performance Driven Workforce is hiring Full-time Experienced Prototype Mechanics in Livonia, MI. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and assembling vehicles in a prototype environment across AM and PM shifts with overtime and weekend requirements.

The candidate should have 3–4 years of automotive technician experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and own professional automotive tools. Training on first shift will precede any shift transition.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret repair procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle functional condition from repair orders and leader instructions.
• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance.
• Repair vehicle systems and replace parts as needed in a prototype environment.
• Modify and assemble cars and trucks in a prototype setting.
• Maintain accurate records of services, repairs, and inspections.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–4 years automotive technician experience

Tools

Automotive tools

Job description

Position:Full Time Experienced Prototype Mechanics (24)

Location: Livonia, MI

Job Id:24

# of Openings:10

Performance Driven Workforce (PDW) is now hiring Full-time Experienced Automotive Mechanics for an Automotive Tier 1 Supplier. The Full-time Experienced Automotive Mechanics will perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical diagnostics, repairs, modifications, maintenance, and assembly activities. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. This Full-time Experienced Automotive Mechanics position offers an AM and PM shifts plus overtime and weekends as required and is based in Livonia, MI. Candidates meeting the requirements for this Experienced Automotive Mechanic position below are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our projects includeoff-road tactical military vehicles, autonomous/self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles, and other highly technical.This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy variety, hands‑on work, problem solving, and learning new technologies.

Shift

• 1 st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (plus overtime and weekends as required)
• 2 nd Shift:3:30 PM – 12:00 AM(plus overtime and weekends as required)
  • Employees will train on 1st shift for approximately 2 weeks before transitioning to 2nd shift

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Gain exposure to advanced automotive technology
• Advance your mechanic career with mentorship and development toward senior‑level roles

Responsibilities:

• Maintain vehicle functional condition by working from repair orders, work instructions, or leader instructions and conducting inspections
• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance
• Repair vehicle mechanical and electrical system malfunctions and replace parts and components as needed
• Modify and assemble cars, trucks, and other vehicles in a prototype environment
• Read, interpret, and accurately execute service procedures, work instructions, and written documentation
• Perform mechanical assembly and operate a variety of automotive and shop equipment
• Maintain accurate vehicle and project records by documenting notes, services, repairs, inspections, and work performed
• Troubleshoot and maintain shop equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs when necessary
• Participate in daily shop organization
• Collaborate with team members, leaders, customers, and other departments to complete projects efficiently
• Work with a high level of urgency, motivation, and attention to detail
• Maintain reliable attendance and be willing to work overtime and weekends as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3–4 years of automotive technician/mechanic experience
• Well‑rounded automotive mechanical and technician experience
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly and the ability to safely operate automotive/shop equipment
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to read, comprehend, and accurately execute written procedures and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• High level of motivation, urgency, dependability, and willingness to learn
• Must have your own professional automotive tools and a rolling lockable toolbox
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime and weekends when required
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly technical, prototype environment

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Certificate or degree in Automotive Technology or a related field
• ASE certification(s)
• State of Michigan Mechanic Certification(s)
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with vehicle alignments
• Experience with automotive air conditioning (A/C) system diagnosis and repair
• Experience operating tire machines and wheel balancers
• Experience working with electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, prototype vehicles, or other advanced automotive technologies
• Overtime when available
• No certification required
• Veteran friendly employer
• PDW offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k after 60 days of employment

Performance Driven Workforce is an equal opportunity employer.