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Job Title: Experienced Auto Mechanic / Auto Body Technician (with Machine Shop Involvement)

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Auto Mechanic / Auto Body Technician to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in automotive repair and/or auto body work who is also eager to expand their skills into the machine shop environment. Candidates should have proven hands-on experience in auto mechanics or body repair, with a willingness to learn new processes and equipment where experience is limited.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of vehicles (classic and modern).
• Carry out auto body repairs, including panel replacement, sanding, priming, painting, and finishing.
• Disassemble and reassemble vehicles as needed for repair or restoration.
• Assist in machining and fabrication tasks in the machine shop (training provided).
• Work with both mechanical and cosmetic restoration projects, including classic cars and custom builds.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and attention to detail on every job.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• Collaborate with team members on problem-solving and project execution.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an auto mechanic and/or auto body technician.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, parts, and repair techniques.
• Familiarity with auto body repair methods (welding, grinding, filler, paint prep, refinishing).
• Basic fabrication or machining knowledge a plus (training available).
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, repair procedures, and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train in new areas.

Preferred Experience (not required):

• Classic car repair or restoration.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Machine shop equipment operation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Training for machine shop tasks and other areas where experience is limited.
• Opportunities to work on unique and classic automotive projects.
• Supportive team environment with room for growth.

Benefits: 401k, Holidays, Medical, Sick Leave, Vacation

Electro Mechanical Specialists, LLC (EMS), located in Bozrah, CT, is a contract manufacturer supporting all branches of the U.S. Military, the Defense Logistics Agency, and works closely with a number of shipyards, including Electric Boat, Newport News, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Our employees represent more than 500 combined years of experience with expertise in the following areas: motor design, manufacture, overhaul and repair; low noise motor and generator design; acoustic design and analysis; permanent magnet motor design; quiet electro-mechanical actuation (EMA) systems for submarine fluid and mechanical systems; system design and integration; printed circuit board assembly design, manufacture, and test; mechanical design and integration; materials and welding engineering; shock & vibration design, qualification & operational testing; hydrodynamics; program management. In addition to design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and test spaces, the facility includes a full in-house machine shop capability (5 HAAS CNC cells and numerous manual machines), metal cutting capabilities (BOSS laser cutter and an A&V waterjet), a robotic welding cell, an automated assembly cell, and paint and powder coat booths. EMS provides consulting services to, and has long-standing working relationships with key industry leaders that design, manufacture, and support propulsion motors of varying scale (including permanent magnet motors), battery systems, and controls. EMS's legacy is in the design, manufacturing, overhaul and repair of U.S. Navy motors for pumps, fans, and propulsion systems. Utilizing our network of highly specialized vendors and contractors, along with our own manufacturing personnel, we have a unique business structure that allows us to provide our customers with quality products at the best cost / price solution.