Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Diagnostics & Throughput

Community-Automotive-Repair; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Meals

Employee Discounts

Rewards Program

Job summary

Community Automotive Repair in Grand Rapids is seeking a Lead Technician to elevate quality, speed, and consistency across the shop. You will train and guide the technician team, solve hard problems, and raise customer satisfaction through high-quality expertise.

Day-to-day, you’ll mentor technicians, coordinate with the Shop Manager and Service Advisors, and handle a subset of hands-on repairs to stay sharp and keep throughput strong while ensuring accurate documentation and timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor’s in automotive technology/engineering or equivalent experience.
• Automotive repair experience (imports preferred).
• ASE Master Technician + L1 and current State of Michigan Mechanic Certification.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License; clean/insurable record.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor technicians on proper diagnostic and repair procedures.
• Support complex diagnostics and comebacks with clear direction and verification.
• Coordinate with the Shop Manager and Service Advisors to keep work on track.
• Complete a limited share of hands-on repair work as needed.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

ASE Master Technician + L1

Michigan State Mechanic Certification

Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in automotive technology/engineering

Job description

Community Automotive Repair in Grand Rapids is seeking a Lead Technician to elevate quality, speed, and consistency across the shop. You will train and guide the technician team, solve hard problems, and raise customer satisfaction through high-quality expertise.

Day-to-day, you’ll mentor technicians, coordinate with the Shop Manager and Service Advisors, and handle a subset of hands-on repairs to stay sharp and keep throughput strong while ensuring accurate documentation and timelines.