What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive technician position at Velocity Restorations?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Interior Technician
Interior Technician
LOOKING FOR A CANDIDATE WITH STEADY JOB HISTORY WITH SOME LEVEL OF SEWING / UPHOLSTERY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. WE WILL TRAIN OUR PROCESS.
About Us
Velocity is the country’s leading and largest builder of classic American vehicles. We’re redefining the essence of classic ownership, vehicles not just restored, but entirely reborn.
Our vehicles marry the soul and aesthetic of classic cars with the performance, technology, and reliability of contemporary automobiles.
We have revolutionized the classic car industry moving away from the one-off restoration with its many unknowns to a manufactured product with redefined reliability, enhanced performance, and drivability.
Job Description
The Interior Technician is a highly skilled role responsible for creating and installing high-end upholstery and interior components into our classic vehicles.
In-depth knowledge of modern upholstery techniques, a good eye for detail, and the ability to visualize design ideas are required.
Reports To
Interior Engineer and Shop Manager
About Your Role
- Make, install, repair, replace, or modify seats, upholstery, linings, interior trim, roof and door linings, and floor coverings.
- Make recommendations for upgrades to set the Velocity standard.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Use sewing machine or hand stitching.
- Install precise customized vintage interiors.
- Adapt and conform with a wide variety of premium quality upholstery.
- Utilize creative knowledge with hand-crafted upholstery applications.
- Inspect both raw material and finished product for conformance to specifications.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficiently organized workstation.
- Possess a strong understanding of measurements in all units.
- Work with composites, carbon fiber, and starboard.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail with ability to properly install upholstery in tight spaces of interior vehicle frames.
- Relentless desire to produce high quality work and to continue learning new trends and techniques.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently or in a team setting.
- Comfortable with verbal and written direction and switching tasks as needed to meet deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Mandatory drug screening required.
Education and Experience :
- Experience in the automotive industry environment or other related fields of high-quality upholstery (Prior automotive restoration preferred).
- Experience with sewing machines and hand stitching with precise hand-eye coordination.
Physical Demands (to include but not limited to)
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment or power tools.
- Ability to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment.
- Sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Frequent reaching overhead and below knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
- Frequently and repeatedly using hands and wrists to grasp, move, manipulate, and assemble fabrics and objects.
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Fast paced, friendly team environment
- Health / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability after 60 days
- 401k plan after 6 months of employment at next enrollment period
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid week off from Christmas through New Year's Day after 6 months of employment
Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Velocity.
Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Velocity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Last updated : 2024-07-10
