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Automotive Electrical Technician
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$48,595 / year median in Missouri
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Automotive Electrical Technician#26-01214
Wentzville, MO
Onsite Job Description Job Description:
This position is responsible for diagnosing electrical system circuit faults and repairing electrical wiring to OEM standards, diagnosing problems with all vehicle electrical systems, repairing damaged electrical parts, and maintaining electrical repair equipment for an automotive manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
Provide weekday and some weekend on-site vehicle repair or repair person mentoring/coaching at an OEM vehicle assembly facility: shift hours could be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift (team has a schedule rotation, schedule to change based on assigned rotation)
Diagnose electrical issues and execute a course of action
Provide on-site leadership with estimated time for repairs
Repair and/or replace faulty wiring, connectors, or electrical systems
Install new vehicle wiring systems per OEM standards
Repair and troubleshoot immobilizer and alarm systems
Service of electrical automotive parts
Service and repair electrical systems on new OEM vehicles
Maintain a clean working environment
Complete job reports and processing paperwork
Instruct and guide other repair personnel to improve their understanding of vehicle electrical systems and subsystems
Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies
Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of vehicle deficiencies
Act as a Subject Matter Expert for other repair personnel by providing interpretation of vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics
Communicate and share lessons learned with site leadership and other repair personnel on a timely basis
Travel occasionally required (as needed) to work sites in other states
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years' experience as an electrical repair technician
Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems
Ability to work in confined vehicle spaces
Complex problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work standing or in a crouched position for long periods
Ability to distinguish subtle color variations
Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective
Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and small group discussions
Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams
Ability to work independently without supervision
Valid Driver's License Preferred:
ASE certifications
Experience as a shop foreman or lead technician
Automotive electrical schematic development experience
Automotive Technical Assistance Center Experience Education:
Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline. We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more. Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance