Automotive Technician
Suburban Automotive Services is the parent company for four distinct business verticals: Suburban Accessories, GLS North America, Competitive Vehicle Services and The Paint Shop.
GLS NA is an award-winning Tier 1 automotive supplier providing unique solutions for an amazing list of clients transforming the auto industry. With over 11 years of customer satisfaction, our company has established itself as a leading provider in vehicle management with a current portfolio of over 90,000 vehicles. Our expertise extends beyond just vehicle management as we provide support for over 1,100 shows and events. With 18 locations spanning across North America, we are equipped to serve 8 major automotive brands and counting.
Why Work for Us?
At Suburban Automotive Services, we're not just about cars; we’re about people – our team members. Here’s why joining our family-owned, community-driven company will be one of the best decisions of your career:
- Stability & Success: 75 years of family-owned excellence.
- Guaranteed Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour workweek with no surprises – work-life balance is key.
- Weekly Pay & On-Demand Pay: Get paid every week, with access to same-day pay when you need it.
- Amazing Benefits: From medical, dental, and vision coverage to disability and life insurance, we’ve got you covered.
- 401K with Company Match: Secure your future while you work with us.
- Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of PTO starting after just 30 days.
- Community Engagement: We’re proud to support the local community through various events.
- Recognition Programs: Celebrate your hard work through multiple recognition programs for service, values, and performance.
- Inclusive Work Culture: Work alongside diverse talent with a range of skills and knowledge.
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our team and promoting from within.
We’re driven by results, service, safety, solutions, and most importantly, you. Join us and become part of a winning team!
As a Retrofit/Recon Technician, you will return cars to factory standards and retrofit vehicles with current updated parts/calibration.
Salary Overview:
The pay rate for this role starts at $22 per hour based on experience.
Hours:
The hours for this role are Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm.
Retrofit and Recon Technician Responsibilities include:
- Diagnose issues, noises, vibrations, etc.
- Replace worn, broken, or EX parts.
- Reflash calibrations/modules back to factory standards.
- Install LPO parts and perform PDI (pre-delivery inspection).
- Test drive vehicles to ensure the vehicle is road-ready.
- Complete paperwork and input hours worked into productivity software.
- Complete campaigns and safety bulletins.
- Perform routine services as needed.
- Scrap vehicle teardown as needed.
- Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.
Retrofit and Recon Technician Qualifications and Skills:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to drive company vehicles at Milford Proving Grounds.
- 1-3 years as Auto Technician.
- Must be mechanically inclined and own tools or be willing to purchase tools.
- Must have familiarity with reflashing modules and calibrations.
- Must have exceptional critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
- Must be a reliable team player.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
Retrofit and Recon Technician Working Conditions and Physical Demands include:
- Exposure to fumes, chemicals, and automotive liquids.
- No air conditioning inside the shop area.
- Must be okay to work in cramped or confined spaces.
- This position is performed both inside a garage and outside so weather conditions may include extreme heat and cold.
- This position is continually active and requires standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and all day.
- Must frequently lift and/or move items up to 100 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- GLS North America, 3300 General Motors Road, Milford, Michigan, United States of America