Antique Auto Restoration Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classic Car Restoration Technician

Brief history of our business

Perfection Auto Body, Inc is a collision repair shop that was established in January of 1998. We have focused on collision repair and done some classic and antique car restoration. We began to find that there was a demand for more auto restoration work and decided to hire a full-time tech to see if the market can support him. We found that it not only can support him, but we have also hired an additional tech and are still finding we have too much work for them. Now that we feel we are established in the restoration field we have built a 7,000 sq ft building that is solely for Auto Restoration. We felt this was necessary in order to separate the two processes (Collision and Restoration). We have many projects in process, too many to accomplish without adding a qualified tech to help with the workflow. Following a successful period of growth, the company is now looking to recruit an experienced classic car restoration technician to join their small team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for classic vehicles and a proven experience of restoring them. The business addresses all aspects of the restoration process in-house, from mechanical, welding, fabrication, bodywork, electrical and trimming, so the candidate should be able to demonstrate skills ideally in all of these areas. The individual's enthusiasm, energy, and pace of delivery are extremely important for this role as their workmanship quality. They need to be well organized and methodical in their approach to ensure the projects are completed as quickly as possible to the exacting quality standards which are required for all our projects, whether they are our own vehicles or Customer owned. The position is available immediately, and the salary package will depend upon the candidate's skills and experience. The workshop premises are based in Clay Center, KS. We are a community of around 4,500 and have a very affordable cost of living. Our community is close to Manhattan, Ks.

Job Details

Job Title: Classic Car Restoration Technician with the future possibility of managing others if so desired.

Job Type: Full Time, Monday thru Friday

Location: Clay Center, Kansas

Salary: Starting at $25 - $30 per hour or higher for more skilled candidates plus paid holidays, Paid Vacation, 3% match on a Simple Retirement plan, and 50% paid healthcare.

Purpose of role: To join the small team responsible for carrying out all aspects of classic restoration.

How the role contributes to the wider business: The role is important to this small business to increase the project throughput demanded by our ever-increasing Customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

·       To carry out classic car restoration activities as required

·       To diagnose and rectify classic vehicle faults.

·       To methodically disassemble, label, photograph and store vehicle parts and assemblies.

·       To strip components and assess their condition and either restore or replace them.

·       To produce concise parts and materials requirements lists to assist with the procurement process.

·       To reassemble the restored assemblies or vehicles and debug or finesse to achieve the right quality.

Skills:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of working on classic cars to a professional standard (i.e., not just hobby level). The skills required for classic car restoration are numerous and diverse, so it is expected that candidates may be more specialized in certain areas, such as body panel replacements or trim and less so in others.

Must have:

·       Detailed knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems (Engine, transmission, driveline, suspension, and brakes).

·       Ability to diagnose, assess and repair or replace worn or fault components or assemblies.

Preferred:

·       Metalwork skills, corrosion rectification, hand fabrication, welding.

·       Body preparation skills prior to painting

·       Paint and rectification skills prior to painting

·       Classic vehicle electrical system knowledge

·       Ability to trim vehicle interiors with high quality trim kits.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will be/have.

·       Able to work as a part of a team or unsupervised.

·       Willing to learn new skills.

·       A positive can-do attitude and good resilience to problematic tasks.

·       Organized and methodical

·       Representative – Able to meet and discuss the project with the customer if required.

·       Punctual

Qualifications:

A formal qualification is not mandatory, but relevant apprenticeships or NVQ qualifications would be beneficial.

How to Apply:

Please call Brian at 785-632-0468. You can also email a resume to brianj@pab-inc.com.