Labor Time Technician

Optimal; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a versatile Labor Time Technician to manage time studies for vehicle disassembly/reassembly and optimize service procedures. You will validate procedures on actual vehicles, document results, and communicate progress to leadership.

This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and collaboration with technicians and service managers. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, 2+ years in automotive servicing, and ASE certifications (A1‑A8).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant automotive experience.
• A2E/ASE certifications A1–A8 preferred.
• Strong time-study and process-improvement capabilities.
• Proficient in documenting validations and time studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate service procedures directly on vehicles.
• Identify errors and suggest optimizations in procedures.
• Conduct time studies for removal and installation tasks.
• Document validations and time-study results comprehensively.
• Report project status to leadership as needed.
• Assist with special projects and provide manpower when required.

Skills

Time studies

Process optimization

Technical documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Time measurement tools

Job description

Labor Time Technician

We are seeking a versatile individual capable of working on all aspects of a vehicle. This role involves timing the process of disassembling and reassembling vehicles, with a focus on optimizing these procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate service procedures directly on vehicles.
• Identify and correct errors and suggest optimizations in service procedures.
• Conduct time studies for removal and installation processes.
• Document validations and time studies comprehensively.
• Communicate project status to leadership as needed.
• Undertake special assignments as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 ASE certifications (specifically A1‑A8).
• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in automotive servicing—including diagnostics, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to conduct detailed time studies to measure the duration of various repair and maintenance tasks.
• Skill in validating and optimizing service procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Competence in technical documentation: documenting procedures, time studies, and validations clearly and comprehensively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify inefficiencies and develop process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for documenting findings and informing leadership.
• Teamwork and collaboration ability to work with other technicians and departments.
• Adaptability to new methods, tools, and technologies as they evolve.
• Time‑management skills to complete tasks within deadlines.
• Customer‑service orientation, understanding and addressing the needs of internal and external customers.

Additional Collaboration Expectations

• Working with other technicians to conduct time studies and share insights.
• Partnering with service managers and team members to validate and refine service procedures.
• Communicating best practices, new techniques, and lessons learned from projects.
• Assisting with special projects or assignments by providing additional manpower or expertise.
• Keeping leadership and team members informed about project progress, challenges, and successes.