Velocity Motorworks Hiring for Automotive Technician Job at Raleigh, NC Full Time

About us

Velocity Motorworks is a performance automotive repair and installation business. We primarily service classic and late model domestic vehicles.

Automotive Technician

We are looking for an experienced technician to work in a high-performance and specialty vehicle shop in Raleigh, NC. If you have experience in LS/LT engine swaps, pro-touring, classic, or performance cars in general then this is the opportunity for you.

Candidates with motorsports or engineering background encouraged to apply.

Position Description and Responsibilities: Automotive Technician for domestic classic and late model, performance vehicles.

1. Vehicle repairs and maintenance: Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repairs of vehicles. Proactively review vehicle condition and document recommended additional repairs.

2. Classic and late model performance vehicles: Perform repair, modification, assembly, fabrication, engine/transmission replacement, electrical harness replacement, & assist in parts research of assigned custom and project vehicles.

Review the vehicle and understand customer needs and goals for each assigned project.

3. Business operation: Support all business operational functions as needed. Periodically answer customer questions and discuss progress of their projects.

4. Support a high level of organization and cleanliness for entire facility.

Must have Qualifications:

• ABSOLUTELY MUST have a great attitude, love of performance vehicles, and a strong work ethic.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience and proficiency diagnosing/repairing domestic vehicle engine, suspension, brakes, electrical system, air conditioning, and transmission replacement.
• High performance or classic domestic vehicle modification and repair experience.
• Computer skills for online technical manuals, service data, MS Excel, and shop management systems ( (Mitchel1, Shop-Key, Shop-Ware).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time management, organization skills, attention to detail
• Ability to follow processes and document project work.
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Desire to learn new skills/methods and improve current skillset

Nice to have Qualifications (Preferred but not required):

• NASCAR Technical Institute, UTI, Hennessey Performance school, SAM, or similar automotive education.
• EFI calibration/tuning and chassis dyno operation – for GM, BMW, Ford, or Mopar
• Holley EFI system installation and tuning proficiency
• HP Tuners software and tuning proficiency
• Experience in race car set up, corner balancing, alignments, and suspension adjustments
• Classic vehicle restoration experience
• Shop-Ware shop management software proficiency (or equivalent shop data manager)
• ASE certification
• Fabrication, machining, and welding experience or certifications
• Experience Mounting/balancing tires and 4-wheel alignments
• Experience and knowledge of BMW vehicles
• Experience using oscilloscope for diagnostics

EOE, M/F/H/V. All inquiries confidential.

Compensation:

$25-$45/hr salary DOE

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $45.00 per hour

Education benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We allow contactless pick up and drop off of vehicles. The business is in a large facility with minimal customer visits. Social distancing is observered and easy to maintain.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with performance or custom automotive projects? If so provide detailed information about example projects.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Automotive Repair: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location