Senior Automotive Lead Technician: Lead, Mentor & Diagnose

Bridgestone Americas; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

ASE training

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay range begins at $27.77 per hour and advances with experience in a performance-based, flat-rate model within this region.

We offer ongoing formal training, paid ASE certifications, and a path to professional growth through continuous learning and mentoring, with a focus on safety and quality in every repair.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes repair

Alignment & suspension

Maintenance & tires

Certifications

Communication

Reading & math

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay range begins at $27.77 per hour and advances with experience in a performance-based, flat-rate model within this region.

We offer ongoing formal training, paid ASE certifications, and a path to professional growth through continuous learning and mentoring, with a focus on safety and quality in every repair.