Shop Equipment Technician - Sewell Ford Lincoln

Sewell-Family-of-Companie; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

The Sewell Family of Companies is seeking a dependable, mechanically skilled Shop Equipment Technician for Sewell Ford Lincoln. You will maintain and repair essential shop equipment, manage specialty tools, and help ensure the service department operates efficiently in a climate-controlled shop.

We value teamwork and accountability, and welcome someone who enjoys troubleshooting, taking ownership, and staying organized. Personal tools are welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of mechanical, automotive, or shop-related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated with initiative and follow-through.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience repairing shop equipment or diagnostics is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair essential shop equipment including tire changers, wheel balancers, brake lathes, A/C machines, and more.
• Manage inventory and calibration of specialty tools, ensuring readiness for use.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support technicians by ensuring access to the tools and equipment they need.
• Own equipment readiness, organization, and preventative maintenance across the shop.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Employee Type

• Full Time - Hourly

Contact information

• Name Sewell Recruiting
• Email [e-mail]

Shop Equipment Technician - Sewell Ford Lincoln

The Sewell Family of Companies is looking for a dependable, mechanically skilled individual to help keep our shop running smoothly and our technicians equipped for success. You'll maintain and repair essential shop equipment, manage our specialty tools, and help ensure our service department operates efficiently. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, staying organized, and taking ownership of their work.

You’ll be part of an established, mid‑to‑large service team of certified technicians and service advisors who value teamwork, accountability, and getting the job done right. You’ll work indoors in a climate‑controlled shop with the equipment, resources, and support needed to succeed. Personal tools are welcome but not required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair essential shop equipment, including Hunter tire changers and wheel balancers, ProCut brake lathes, A/C recovery and recharge machines, battery chargers, overhead oil dispensers, air compressors, jacks, and lift tables.
• Manage our inventory of specialty tools, ensuring they are properly tracked, maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.
• Identify equipment issues and perform repairs or coordinate service to minimize downtime.
• Support our technicians by making sure they have the tools and equipment they need to work safely and efficiently.
• Take ownership of equipment readiness, organization, and preventative maintenance throughout the shop.

Skills and Requirements

• 2–3+ years of mechanical, automotive, or shop‑related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• A dependable, self‑motivated individual who takes initiative and follows through.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience repairing shop equipment or performing diagnostics is a plus, but not required.
• You don't need to be a master technician. We're looking for someone with solid mechanical skills, a willingness to learn, and pride in doing the job right.

Schedule

40hrs/week plus approved paid overtime

Summary

To be successful in this position, the individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily, have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, complete a drug screening, background screening, and provide all government I-9 requirements. A combination of education, experience, and training is always considered.

Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible after a provisional period.

The Sewell Family of Companies offers a comprehensive benefit selection to include medical, vision, and dental insurance; supplemental insurances including additional life, 401K retirement savings; continuing education and training.

Additional benefits for full-time team members include company‑paid life insurance, company‑paid short‑term disability, and paid time off.

About Our Organization

The Sewell Family of Companies takes pride in being a place where people love to work and love to do business. At Sewell, we recognize the value of continuous growth and the character of our team members. We believe every team member has a unique talent, and we are invested in helping them reach their full potential.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We hire, train, promote and compensate team members based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without discrimination regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.