Retrofit Technician

GLS; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Automotive Service in Warren, MI is seeking a Retrofit Technician to complete repairs and calibrations, bringing vehicles from non-saleable to saleable condition. You will diagnose vehicles, program modules, and perform necessary diagnostics and repairs as directed by engineering.

Candidates should have basic diagnostic skills, a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Own a cell phone to communicate with clients and team members.
• Moderate understanding of computer programming modules in vehicles.
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be a reliable team player.
• Must have basic hand tools and power tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, impacts, ratchets, grinders).
• Experience using battery chargers and maintainers.
• Experience using hoist, transmission jacks, cherry pickers.
• Proper handling of fluids.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to mild automotive repairs.
• Remove and place parts as needed.
• Diagnose vehicles as they come in.
• Program modules within the vehicles using a computer.
• Address unforeseen vehicle issues and apply corrective procedures.
• Adhere to SAS values and align practices with the SAS mission and vision.

Skills

Basic diagnostic skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service oriented

Time management

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Battery chargers

Hoist / transmission jacks

Job description

As a Retrofit Technician, you will complete all listed repairs/corrections provided by engineering to take a vehicle from a non-saleable standpoint to becoming safely saleable. Any additional diagnostics and repairs may also be required.

Retrofit Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Perform basic to mild automotive repairs.
• Remove and place any given part at any given time.
• Diagnose vehicles as they come in.
• Program modules within the vehicles using a computer.
• Perform unspecified problems with a vehicle, knowing, or having an idea of how to correct it as well as the procedures taken.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.

Retrofit Technician Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Own a cell phone to communicate with clients and team members.
• Mild to moderate understanding of how to use a computer for programming all modules within a vehicle.
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be a reliable team player.
• Must have basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, picks, pliers, hammers, impacts, ratchets, and grinders.
• Experience using battery chargers and maintainers.
• Experience using special equipment (hoist, transmission jacks, cherry pickers).
• Proper use of handling fluids.

Retrofit Technician Working Conditions and Physical Demands Include:

• 45% of the time this job will be completed while standing.
• 30% of the time this job will be completed while sitting.
• 25% of the time this job will be completed while walking, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, and being in cramped or confined spaces.