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General Assembly Repair Technician
TheGeneral Assembly Repair Technician is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and validating mechanical, electrical, cosmetic, and fit-and-finish issues identified during vehicle assembly. This position supports production by performing repairs outside of standard assembly operations while ensuring each vehicle meets established safety, functional, cosmetic, and quality standards prior to release.

The ideal candidate has strong automotive mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills, understands manufacturing processes, and thrives in a fast-paced, low-volume luxury automotive environment.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, functional, cosmetic, and fit-and-finish concerns identified during vehicle assembly.
• Perform repairs involving mechanical components, electrical connectors, wiring harnesses, interior trim, exterior trim, closures, body panels, and appearance-related defects.
• Troubleshoot vehicle systems using diagnostic equipment, service manuals, engineering documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Replace damaged, defective, or improperly installed components while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
• Perform functional testing and quality inspections to verify repairs have corrected identified concerns.
• Conduct vehicle test drives when required to validate repairs and verify vehicle performance.
• Complete repair documentation accurately within manufacturing and quality tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Design Release Engineers (DREs), Production Supervisors, and Team Leaders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Escalate recurring quality or manufacturing issues using established production escalation processes.
• Perform minor body adjustments, panel alignment, gap and flush corrections, interior repairs, and cosmetic touch-ups as required.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Maintain repair equipment, diagnostic tools, and workstations in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow all OSHA, environmental, quality, and company safety requirements.
• Support SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale) objectives.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) or more years of automotive manufacturing, dealership service, automotive repair, or OEM vehicle assembly repair experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical, electrical, and vehicle systems.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic equipment and service information.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, assembly drawings, repair manuals, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Experience performing fit-and-finish adjustments and cosmetic repairs.
• Strong understanding of vehicle quality standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support overtime and changing production priorities.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Master Technician certification preferred.
• ASE certifications in Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), Suspension & Steering (A4), Brakes (A5), or Engine Performance (A8) preferred.
• Experience with luxury vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience in an automotive OEM environment.
• Familiarity with electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen experience.
• Experience with SAP or other manufacturing ERP systems.
  

Physical Requirements:

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
• Ability to use or operate assembly tools, i.e., electric powered dynamic torque tools.
• Ability to walk or move - to regularly move about inside the office or onto the facility.
• Ability to see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office or
  warehouse areas.
• Ability to bend, turn, and stoop occasionally.
• Ability to sit or be stationary for brief periods of time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, duration of the shift.
• Ability to constantly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and periodically 50 lbs.
  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend approximately 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in a manufacturing/ warehouse environment. When working in the facility, it requires the use of personal protective equipment, including (but not limited to) steel toe shoes, bump caps, and safety goggles. Reflective colored vest and ear protection is required in certain areas.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to your competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

• Medical Plan
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Personal Floaters
• Paid Holidays including Company's Annual Year End Shutdown
• Employee Driving Program
• Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!
  

Compensation:
$27.00/per hour - $31.00/per hour. Compensation will vary DOE.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability.Valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.