Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician

Job Description MASTER TECHNICIAN

Primary Duties:

• add value to each client’s transaction ensuring satisfaction with the purchase
• Use knowledge and technical skills to remove, repair, replace, or install automotive parts using safe tools, equipment, or manual procedures
• Perform other automotive mechanical services as needed and authorized
• Read and comprehend training manuals, service tickets, etc.
• Have extensive knowledge about vehicles and Western Auto services (brakes, alignment, air conditioning, suspension, front wheel assembly repair, and all installation jobs)
• Check basic elements of the vehicle per Western Auto methods for mechanical, electric, courtesy inspections
• Use diagnostic and alignment machines correctly
• Hold a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions
• Have own tools
• Handle fast‑paced work environment and stressful situations professionally
• Answer customer’s questions related to finished service work and vehicle issues
• Provide training and technical guidance to new associates and workmates
• Operate workshop lifts appropriately
• Be competitive and a team player
• Follow Western Auto and OSHA requirements to promote a safe workplace
• Follow EPA standards in work requirements, specifications, and materials management
• Perform maintenance tasks (sweeping/mopping workshop floor, cleaning/maintaining equipment, emptying garbage bins, cleaning parking area, etc.)
• Follow company guidelines regarding protection, safety, hygiene, and dress code

This job requires continually standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, turning around, climbing, and lifting/carrying weights up to 75 lbs (sometimes >75 lbs). Adapt to temperature changes (summer heat and winter cold). Perform additional tasks as required.

• Maintains up‑to‑date ASE certification in: A4 Steering and Suspension, A5 Brakes, A6 Electronics/Electrical Systems, A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
• Possesses EPA‑approved R‑12/R134a certification for Recovery/Recycling
• Completes Western Auto/Parts America orientation training

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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