Lead Automotive Technician - *Second Shift*

Mills Automotive Group; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Strong earning potential

Room for long-term growth

Job summary

Mills Automotive Group in Fort Mill, South Carolina is seeking a Second Shift Lead Technician to spearhead a new evening service operation. This role involves performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, while also supervising other technicians. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a professional attitude, and experience in leading a team effectively. The position offers a second-shift schedule and ample opportunities for growth and leadership within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must take pride in work and communicate well.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality under pressure.
• Experience in a technician role with leadership expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs.
• Support second-shift technicians when needed.
• Prioritize work based on parts availability and promised times.
• Maintain repair quality and reduce comebacks.
• Communicate repair status to Service Operations Lead.
• Keep the shop organized, clean, and productive.
• Set the standard for the second-shift team.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and repair experience

Consistent production history

Professional attitude and strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Leadership ability without ego

Focus on quality, efficiency, and accountability

Job description

Now Hiring: Second Shift Lead Technician

Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

We are expanding our service operation and launching a dedicated second shift. This is an opportunity for the right technician to step into a leadership role and help build a high-performing evening team from the ground up.

We are looking for a strong, dependable Lead Technician who can produce, diagnose, assist other technicians, and help maintain the pace and quality of the shop after normal business hours.

This is not a basic technician position. We need someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, and can be trusted to help keep the shop moving when management is not standing over their shoulder.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs
• Supporting second-shift technicians when they need assistance
• Helping prioritize work based on parts availability, promised times, and RO status
• Reviewing carryover work from the day shift
• Maintaining repair quality and reducing comebacks
• Communicating repair status and concerns to the Service Operations Lead
• Helping keep the shop organized, clean, and productive
• Setting the standard for the second-shift team

Ideal Candidate

• Strong diagnostic and repair experience
• Consistent production history
• A professional attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work independently
• Leadership ability without ego
• Strong communication skills
• A focus on quality, efficiency, and accountability

What We Offer

• Second-shift schedule: 3 PM to 11 PM
• Leadership opportunity
• Strong earning potential
• Opportunity to help build and shape a new shift
• Supportive service leadership
• Room for long-term growth

If you are a technician who wants more responsibility, more opportunity, and the chance to help lead a growing service department, we want to talk to you.