Shop Assistant

TAG Auto Group; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG Auto Group in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Shop Assistant to support the operations team by detailing and cleaning repaired vehicles before delivery. The role also includes maintaining the shop, organizing tools, and assisting with general duties to keep the lot and workspace efficient.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles for flaws, reporting defects, assisting with shop maintenance, ensuring safety procedures, and performing light repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Automotive industry experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication and mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with task assignments and respond to needs of shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Detail and thoroughly clean all vehicles prior to final delivery.
• Visually inspect repaired areas and report defects to the GM or assigned technician.
• Assist in general maintenance of shop location and outside grounds.
• Inspect goods or products according to quality and safety standards.
• Assist in ensuring test equipment is calibrated and functioning.
• Follow safety rules and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Keep tools and equipment organized and return items to designated areas.
• Identify potential improvements in quality control processes.
• Perform cleaning tasks (mopping, dusting, sweeping, trash removal) and restock restrooms.
• Make minor repairs (e.g., changing a light bulb).

Skills

Verbal communication

Mechanical skills

Independence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Shop Assistant serves to support the operations team by providing and performing a detailed and thorough inspection and cleaning of the repaired vehicle prior to release to the customer. This role will also serve to assist shop operations by performing a variety of tasks associated with maintenance of the shop location, including cleaning and organizing of various pieces of equipment and tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing a thorough detailing and cleaning of all vehicles prior to final delivery to the customer.
• Visually inspect every vehicle for flaws in the repaired area. Promptly notify the General Manager or assigned technician should any defects or issues be found upon inspection.
• Responsible for assisting in the general maintenance of shop location and outside grounds.
• Inspecting goods or products according to quality and safety standards.
• May serve to ensure that test equipment is calibrated and working correctly.
• Consistently utilizes all required safety equipment, adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains the proper function of all service tools and equipment in the detail department; keep personal work area organized and returns tools, materials, and equipment to designated areas.
• Identifying possible areas for improvement in quality control processes.
• Perform any cleaning activities such as mopping, dusting, sweeping, as well as collecting and emptying trash cans daily. Service, clean, and supply any items in restrooms.

• Make minor repairs when necessary, such as changing a light bulb.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record is necessary
• Prior experience in automotive industry is strongly preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal communication and mechanical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to be flexible with task assignments and respond to the needs of the shop operations team
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a larger team to meet the objective of servicing the customer and vehicle

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties as assigned.