Type: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Scheduled Hours: 4:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Thursday
Breaks: 30-minute unpaid meal break and one 15-minute paid break every four hours
Hourly Wage: Pay rate depends on level of experience (determined during interview).
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose 

The Production Tech completes vehicle assembly work via company specifications. To start and complete build of new vehicle and finish in a timely fashion. Specialty tools will be on-site to complete the work as needed. Employees will provide their own tools. Assist in other departments may be needed occasionally per management discretion.

 Essential Job Functions 

· Follow the direction of supervisors and lead technicians for the fabrication of vehicles to meet build requirement deadlines.

· Tire and Alignment installation.

· Review, organize and complete daily vehicle work assigned.

· Responsible for assembling and testing installed vehicle parts.

· Ensure products are working as intended and are free of defects or other issues.

· Perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast paced environment.

· Maintain documentation of all vehicles and installed parts via tablets.

· Maintain a clean and safe work station/ environment.

· Required to have a great attention to detail and have manual agility in both arms and hands.

· Follow all company, OSHA and EPA standards including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and proper waste disposal in required areas.

· Follow all job-related safety and health procedures.

· Report any safety concerns to management.

· Retain confidential information on vehicles not released to the public.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Regular and consistent attendance.

Work Activities 

• Assistance: Assisting others, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, communicating with supervisors, evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, ensuring      compliance with Shelby standards.
• Organization: Plan and prioritize tasks effectively and performing body shop related activities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Establish and maintain positive relationships with supervisor(s) and team members.
• Documentation: Record and manage information accurately.
• Communication: Use various methods to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.

Abilities

• Repetitive Tasks: Perform repetitive physical and mental activities with high accuracy, standing for six to eight hours per shift,      lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds, face-to-face discussions with peers, contact with others (face-to-face).
• Decision-Making: Exercise autonomy in determining tasks and priorities.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others or lead a team to accomplish goals.

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor: Primarily indoor work with occasional outdoor exposure. May encounter distracting noise levels indoors and extreme weather conditions. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Independence: Perform job duties independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

· Experience: Automotive repair shop experience preferred. Education and specialized knowledge. High School/G.E.D. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

• Drug Screen: Ability to pass pre-employment, random, or reasonable suspicion drug screens.
• Background Check: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Skills 

• Basic Skills: Active learning, listening, critical thinking, basic math, reading comprehension, speaking and writing.
• Social Skills: Coordination, instruction, negotiation, persuasion, service orientation, social perceptiveness.
• Problem Solving: Complex problem-solving abilities.
• Systems Skills: Judgment and decision-making.
• Resource Management: Effective time management.
• Knowledge: Automotive procedures and English language.