Lead Off-Road Suspension Technician (Tier 2 / Tier 3) - No Flat Rate, No Weekends!
Pay:
$17.00 - $22.00+ / hour (Guaranteed Base) +
Weekly Team Bonuses & Monthly Quality Bonuses Job Type:
Full-time (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM)
Location:
Maysville, NC Are you tired of starving on Flat Rate? Are you tired of working weekends? Mud Digger Off-Road Suspensions is the premier specialty 4x4 shop on the East Coast. We don't do oil changes, and we don't do flat-rate BS. We build high-end, highly capable off-road rigs, and we pay a guaranteed hourly wage so you can actually predict your paycheck. We are currently hunting for a highly experienced Tier 2 (Install Tech) or Tier 3 (Lead Tech/Fabricator) . If you are a parts-changer who rushes through jobs and leaves bolts loose just to beat the clock, do not apply. We operate on a strict "Torque & Mark" quality control system. We prioritize doing it right the first time, safely, over raw speed. What We Offer (The Mud Digger Difference):
Guaranteed Hourly Pay:
$17.00 to $22.00+ per hour depending on your Tier level. (No flat-rate starvation).
The Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. You get your weekends back.
Weekly Team Bonuses:
We run a pooled shop bonus. When the shop exceeds its weekly billed hours, every eligible technician gets a cut of the profits. The "Flawless Month"
Bonus:
We pay you to do it right. Zero comebacks, zero failed QC checks, and zero unexcused absences earns you an extra $250 cash bonus every single month.
Paid Time Off:
80 hours of PTO annually for Tier 2 and Tier 3 techs, plus paid major holidays. Clear Path to
Promotion:
No begging for a raise. We have a printed "Evaluation Jacket." Pass the required skill tests, get the raise. It's that simple.
Shop Perks:
Deep employee discounts on parts, sales commission on referrals, and weekend bay access for your own rig.
What You Will Do:
Install high-end aftermarket lift kits, wheels, tires, bumpers, winches, and lighting systems. Perform complex suspension and steering diagnostics (You must know how to cure Death Wobble, read alignment sheets, and correct driveline geometry). Perform basic to advanced MIG welding and custom fabrication (Tier 3 requirement). Act as a floor leader, mentoring lower-tier apprentices and performing strict Quality Control sign-offs.
What You Must Have:
Experience:
Proven, professional experience installing suspension systems and diagnosing steering geometry.
Tools:
You must possess your own core set of professional hand tools and cordless impacts.
Accountability:
You must be willing to own your mistakes. We operate on a "Fix Your Own" comeback rule.
Valid Driver's License:
Clean driving record required to test-drive customer vehicles. If you are a professional wrench who takes pride in your work, understands aftermarket geometry, and wants to work in a highly structured, team-first environment, apply today.
Pay:
$17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance