Love tinkering on old cars and bikes, both domestic and exotic? Do you have a "can-do" attitude, great patience, and a spectacular attention to detail?

We are looking for "all around" Restoration Technicians!. Experience working with post-WWII through 1990s vehicles is required. Our technicians work closely with other teammates during disassembly, reassembly, and component rebuilding.

Mechanical Restoration Technicians work under the supervision of the Shop Foreman, and also are expected to work independently. Not all technicians are qualified to perform all duties, but fully experienced staff members have worked up to proficiency in most of the following areas.

A candidate for shop positions should know that classic car service/preservation/restoration work is totally different from other automotive service businesses. It is a labor intensive enterprise, billing by the hour, working against estimates. A SERVICE job is rarely completed in an afternoon, or even one day. It is generally a multi-day or multi-week endeavor. A RESTORATION job is rarely completed in a year and frequently takes two.

Due to the age of the cars we work on, many components are no longer available. The ability to thoughtfully take something apart while taking careful notes, repair it, and reassemble it "as new" is a necessary skill. Work pace is important, yet when one is striving for superb quality, the total hours required to achieve those standards can be staggering. The successful candidate will place a high value on the opportunity to do quality work on premium automobiles in an environment that supports their high standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Initial project car evaluation and diagnosis to generate project plan and recommendations
Organize the disassembly, cataloging of components, and reassembly of the car
Determine project parts needed and communicate to Manager
Mechanical overhauls of all driveline units and components
Electrical system overhauls, harness repair and fabrication
Suspension rebuilding and setup
Individual mechanical parts stripping, prepping and painting, utilizing professional systems
Diagnostic and critical testing, tuning and sorting of finished work

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude and strong team-oriented, communication skills
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other teammates
Basic understanding of automotive mechanical fundamentals
Ability to explain diagnosis and needed repairs to management and/or customers
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without injury
Full body mobility and the ability to twist, turn, bend at the waist, and work on your feet for extended periods of time, sometimes with your hands above your head or under dashboards
Ability to take instruction, actively listen, and work independently
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work bay
Comprehensive selection of metric and American tools
A minimum of 2 years experience with classic car restoration / work
Mechanical Experience required
Sheet metal fabrication experience optional, but huge plus
A valid driver's license and clean record

Compensation based on experience level. We will consider candidates ranging from a basic knowledge of automotive mechanics to long-time industry veterans.

Flexible schedules can be offered. want to work a 9-5? We can do that. Want to work from 4pm to 9pm? We can do that.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Automotive repair: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Chatham, NY 12037: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Classic Car Restoration Technician / Fabricator