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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Heated shop.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
Our Service Department is currently around 10 people, but growing.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
8:00-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00-7:00 Wednesday, techs work late every other week.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Special Ford tools
What type of break room facility is provided?
Break room, lockers, refrigerator, microwave.
How many bays does your shop have?
13
How many repair orders do you average per month?
540
What is your parts ordering process?
Parts are delivered daily. Parts are received as soon as possible for technicians to continue on repairs
What is your policy on side work?
Open to discussion
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
We offer online and in person training from Ford Motor Company.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We encourage technicians to to complete training, acquire certifications, and advance towards Master Tech status.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Yearly performance and pay reviews.
What type of safety training is required?
Safety training as required by regulations.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Entry level techs work with Senior Master techs to gain experience and knowledge.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We are active in our local community. We are members of multiple community organizations and donate to many organizations and fundraisers.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We have sponsored students from our Auto Shop high school class.
Where do you see the shop in five years?
We are exploring doubling the size of our current shop to accommodate increased business and EV's.
Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?
Yes, 10 minutes.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Sometimes, not always
What do your in-person interviews entail?
A discussion of work history and qualifications. Getting to know the candidate a little bit and their career path
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
No
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
No. Skill assessment is done through the interview process
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Less than 1 week.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
1 week
A Level Technician
A Level Technicians are highly skilled technicians that have strengths in their diagnostic and mechanical ability. This level of technician typically has many years of experience and education. We view an A Level Technician as the highest skilled technician in a shop
Pay Range: $35 - $50/hour
Flat rate hours with performance bonus available.
B Level Technician
B Level Technicians are skilled in mechanical repair and, while not their specialty, have some diagnostic skills. B Level Technicians generally have a fair amount of experience and can be trusted to handle most repairs.
Pay Range: $25 - $38/hour
Flat rate hours with performance bonus available.
C Level Technician
C Level Technicians are more of entry level technicians. C Level Technicians’ responsibilities typically include basic maintenance, alignments, brake and suspension work, along with other base level repairs.
Pay Range: $20 - $28/hour
Flat rate hours with performance bonus available.
Lube Technician
Lube Technicians are entry level technicians that focus on routine maintenance such as oil changes, changing tires, and inspections.
Pay Range: $17 - $20/hour
Flat rate hours with performance bonus available.
- Health Insurance Offered
- 2 plans offered through Blue Cross Network of Michigan.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Dental insurance offered through Delta Dental.
- Vision Insurance Not Offered
- Retirement Plan Offered
- 401k offered after 1 year of employment, we also match a portion of your contribution.
- Sick Leave Offered
- 1 week of sick leave.
- Vacation Offered
- 1 week paid vacation after 1 year of employment. 2 weeks paid vacation after 3 years of employment.
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Paid holidays include; New Years Day Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Short and long term disability offered through Aflac.
- Life Insurance Not Offered
- Uniforms Offered
- We pay for 100% of uniform costs.
- Other Not Offered
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