Entry Level Manufacturing Jobs in Mattoon, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an
Entry-Level Express Technician at Pilson's Auto Group. This position is ideal for someone
looking to start their career in automotive service and gain hands-on experience in a dealership
environment.
As an Express Technician, you will play a key role in performing routine vehicle
maintenance and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Up your game! Pilson will assist in paying for your automotive technician education and training
programs.
Responsibilities:

• Perform oil changes and lubrication services efficiently and accurately.
• Rotate tires and inspect tire condition.
• Conduct basic vehicle inspections to identify potential issues.
• Replace filters, belts, and other minor vehicle components.
• Assist senior technicians with more complex repairs as needed.
• Follow dealership and manufacturer guidelines for vehicle servicing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and tools.
• Complete service and repair paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
• Communicate effectively with service advisors and other team members.

Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly position paying $15.00-$20.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on several factors, which can include the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, education, and geographic area.
We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees! This full-time position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Occupational Accident Insurance
• AFLAC - Supplemental insurance offerings available to employees
• Employee-Structured Pricing for New and Used Vehicles (full-time employees only)
• Employee Discount - Our team employees receive a discount on labor and part purchases at our facilities.
• Paid-Time-Off - Providing employees time away from work to recharge their batteries is important to us!
• Holiday Pay - Full-time employees receive a paid holiday for our 6 company recognized holidays which include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Employee Assistance Program - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services
• Degrees@Work - Providing full-time employees the opportunity to earn a college degree at no cost!

Jump into the driver's seat of your career and apply today! EEO/AA
Requirements
Requirements:
Basic understanding of automotive systems and components.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Good communication skills and customer service orientation.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Preferred Education/Experience:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred certificate from college, technical school,
or factory apprentice program; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving
mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is
occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places;
toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of
electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Depth
perception. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally
required to climb or balance.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. With my signature
below, I have indicated that I have read and fully understand the above job description.