Senior Automotive Restoration Technician

Petersen Automotive Museum

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Petersen Automotive Museum in Boston is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to lead mechanical restoration, maintenance, and repair of historic and modern vehicles. You’ll work with curators to ensure authenticity and preserve originality while preparing cars for exhibitions and events.

The role emphasizes cross-era expertise, meticulous documentation, and safety, with competitive pay and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

10+ years of automotive repair or restoration experience.
Extensive knowledge of vintage and classic vehicle systems.
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across diverse eras.
Fabrication and machining experience is a plus (welding, lathe, milling).
Familiarity with conservation practices in museum settings.
Valid driver’s license; CDL or racing licenses a plus.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of vehicles from vintage to modern.
Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure operational integrity.
Assist with historically accurate mechanical restorations and fabrications.
Collaborate with curators/historians to preserve vehicle authenticity.
Prepare vehicles for exhibitions and driving demonstrations.
Maintain detailed service records and restoration documentation.