Automotive Diagnostic Technician / Lead Mechanic - Paid Hourly Up to $80K/YR Smithville, OH | Hourly Pay—Not Flat Rate | Up to $80,000 Annually Tired of losing pay when the schedule slows down or a difficult diagnostic job takes longer than expected? AutoShop Recruiting is partnering with an established Smithville repair shop seeking an experienced Automotive Diagnostic Technician for a full-time, hourly position. What's in It for Me? Straight hourly compensation—not flat rate Earn up to approximately $80,000 annually , based on experience Get paid for the hours you work—not only the labor hours you flag No fighting over repair orders or rushing through difficult jobs to protect your paycheck Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM No nights or weekends Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days Employer-paid individual insurance coverage Employer covers 50% of dependent coverage 401(k) eligibility after 90 days Company-provided uniforms Clean, well-equipped 6.5-bay facility Shop-provided specialty tools Relaxed, team-oriented environment What You'll Do Diagnose complex electrical, drivability, and network communication problems Test CAN, powertrain, body-control, and related vehicle networks beyond basic OBD-II code retrieval Perform engine, timing, cylinder-head, transmission, and advanced mechanical repairs Work primarily on domestic vehicles and trucks, including Ford, Chevrolet, and Chrysler Complete digital vehicle inspections using Tekmetric Mentor developing technicians and help improve shop productivity Take challenging repairs from diagnosis through completion What We're Looking For Motivated, Energetic Leader - Willing to Grow the Shop & Team! Advanced automotive diagnostic and mechanical repair experience Knowledge of modern vehicle electronics and network systems Strong domestic and light-duty truck experience Professional hand tools Ability to work independently without bringing an ego into the shop ASE certifications preferred, but proven ability matters most Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements Apply Today Apply today through AutoShop Recruiting — we are managing this search on behalf of our client. Stacey Smith - Senior Recruiter stacey@autoshoprecruiting.com 616-831-0200