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Automotive Assistant Technician  - Kentwood, MI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Automotive Assistant (Floor) Technician to join our Transportation Technologies team in Kentwood, MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Transportation Technologies Field.

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

This position is responsible for assisting the VTF team with its acquisition of test vehicles and samples for the APC Department.

Schedule: Monday through Friday work schedule in a clean environment

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• Responsible for assisting the VTF team with its acquisition of test vehicles and the samples.
• Assist Shipping and Receiving with VTF samples.
• Objectively comment, in a clear and confident manner with team members.
• Accurately complete all applicable documentation in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide input to management, customers and other individuals involved in the industry when requested.
• Organize the daily workload in an efficient manner and inform other staff regarding the details 
• Responsible for meeting project, department and customer deadline requirements.
• Transport vehicles and/or part pickups to & from lab.
• Perform other duties as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic vehicle knowledge with an attention to detail
• Valid drivers license and reliable driving record (required)
• Able to drive a manual and an automatic transmission vehicle
• Must be willing to utilize personal vehicle for business-related travel and submit mileage expenses according to company policy.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time as well as to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to view, read and comprehend a variety of specifications, reports, manuals, and other technical materials.
• Physical dexterity to perform the technical functions which are inherent to the position.
• Ability to lift and carry samples, parts and equipment up to 49 pounds.
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Transportation Technologies team provides the transportation industry with the confidence that its products and services meet required safety and quality standards. The team's services cover advisory, auditing, certification, inspection, outsourcing, quality assurance, testing, training, and more for automotive, aerospace, marine, rail and more.