Diesel Tech

Description

Diesel Garage Technician will be responsible for bumper to bumper repairs and troubleshoot/diagnose repairs/electrical issues on vehicle. Business Group – bumper to bumper repair on vehicles, engine work and spots, cab offs are a part of the every day routine, 4 engine swaps in the queue currently, do not do internal transmission but they do everything else: wire harness, install instrumentation, etc.

Daily breakdown – go into the garage, start the job continue where they left off from the previous day, go the team lead assign a work ticket to them, hand them the piece of the vehicle give them an overview of the ticket and what needs to be done, tech will go get the vehicle from the lot bring into the garage put it on a lift and work on what is needed

Work ticket by work ticket, work varies so much, cannot put a number on how many work tickets they will see on a daily/weekly basis

Summary:

The main function of a mechanical technician is to modify test and repair machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. A mechanical technician helps engineers design test and manufacture industrial machinery consumer products and other equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

- Review and approve detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine sheet or wood shops.

- Approve project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications procedures and objectives and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.

- Approve project instructions and specifications to identify modify and plan requirements fabrication assembly and testing.

- Communicate changes in design method of manufacture and assembly and drafting techniques and procedures to staff and approve corrections.

- Review and approve tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.

- Supervise tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.

- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.

- Devise fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment and measuring instruments.

Skills:

- Creativity verbal and written communication skills analytical and problem solving ability.

- Team player and detail oriented.

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

- Strong ability to make sketches engineering drawings and common computations.

- Strong ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing construction and installation standards and specifications.

- Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

- Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.

Education/Experience:

- Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required.

- 8-10 years experience required.

Skills

diesel, diagnostic testing, fabrication, automotive repair, welding

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education requirement – 2 Year Technical Degree (example - UNOH, Baker College)

Years of experience – At least 8 years, but the manager is flexible

Nice to have – chauffer’s license due to trucks getting heavier

Dealership experience on diesels, what they work on at home (project vehicles or something like their family friends) manager will be asking about this in the SSV

Fabrication skills/welding ***BIG BONUS*** they do a lot of this

What type of personality performs best within your team, given the overall environment, and workplace dynamic (energetic, heads down, process driven, etc.)?

Able to work with others as a team, admits mistakes and a strong work ethic

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.