High Performance Auto Technician (Wilmington, DE)

High Performance Auto Technician

High Performance Auto Technician National Speed is a state-of-the-art speed shop that has raised the bar for the high-performance experience not only for our customers but also for our team members. While we have no shortage of customers we do have a serious need to continue building our team We are seeking to hire 2 Performance Technicians immediately for our Wilmington NC location and 4 Performance Technicians first quarter 2014 for our Richmond VA location (which will be open first half of 2014). The position is a salary position ranging from 50 000 to 70 000 depending on experience and skills with relocation assistance available for both locations. Required Characteristics You MUST have a passion for the automotive industry especially the automotive aftermarket industry This cannot be faked this must be a genuine trait. You MUST present yourself professionally and not just during business hours As Performance Technician you are constantly representing National Speed and must compose yourself accordingly at all times during business hours and even off business hours. You MUST be energetic and excited about your role in the company As Performance Technician your work is a direct representation of National Speed s quality and this should excite you You MUST be a team player We are a tight team at National Speed our success is interdependent upon one another you MUST thrive in this environment. You MUST stand for quality Not only does this mean operating within National Speed s strict quality guidelines but mostly in doing work that you are proud for the customer to see. Desired Knowledge Experience and Skills Have a well-structured and organized approach to projects National Speed operates with a very tight schedule and properly approaching projects with structure and organization is paramount to maintaining this. Knowledge of automotive aftermarket performance Engines forced induction systems fuel systems drive train systems suspension system braking systems etc. Dealership or other flat-rate work experience Fabrication skills Fabrication is a huge part of what we do at National Speed mostly aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding. While these skills can be taught possessing these skills is very valuable. Platform specific knowledge It s all relative and other platforms can be taught. However any prior knowledge is very valuable. Be adaptive At National Speed we work on a wide spectrum of makes and models and being adaptive to this is extremely important. One day you could be installing a camshaft and valve train components on a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 then the next be installing a turbocharger-back exhaust system on a 2009 Nissan GT-R and the next installing a set of coilovers on a 2000 Honda Civic Si. Job Responsibilities Work with the Performance Consultant to ACCURATELY quote time involved in a project This time is paramount as the customer s expectation and schedule timeframe is determined off this number. Meet your quoted time on projects When time is exceeded the customer s expectation is not met and the schedule is greatly affected. As a National Speed Performance Technician meeting your quoted time is paramount And with a backlog that currently reaches in October (and growing) it s extremely important to meet these time commitments. Communicate and do so professionally and respectfully. SPEAK THE TRUTH Once again National Speed is a tight team and this is a huge factor of our success as a team. Meet all professional commitments in a timely manner Play an active role in the local automotive community This plays back into having a genuine passion for the automotive industry this shouldn t be a task it should be natural. Please contact by phone or email. Jordan Watson President National Speed Inc. 6779 Gordon Rd. Wilmington NC 28411 Phone (910) 612-0425job181316421(at)autojobsemployer.com