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Job description
Auto Restoration Mechanic
Paul Russell and Company is looking for an "all around" Automotive Restoration Technician with a broad range of chassis restoration skills. Experience working with pre-WW II through 1960s vehicles, specifically European marques, is preferred but not required. Our technicians work closely with all other departments during disassembly, reassembly, and component rebuilding.
Mechanical Restoration Technicians work under the supervision of the Shop Foreman, and also are expected to work independently. Not all technicians are qualified to perform all duties, but fully experienced staff members have worked up to proficiency in most of the following areas.
Primary Responsibilities
Initial project car evaluation and diagnosis to generate project plan and recommendations
Organize the disassembly, cataloging of components, and reassembly of the car
Specify project parts needed to Parts Department and follow up on special orders
Mechanical overhauls of all driveline units and components
Electrical system overhauls, harness repair and fabrication
Suspension rebuilding and setup
Individual mechanical parts stripping, prepping and painting, utilizing professional systems: epoxy primers, urethanes, and HVLP spray equipment
Welding of steel and aluminum
Diagnostic and critical road testing, tuning and sorting of finished work
Maintain detailed records of work performed contributing to a comprehensive history of each car
Professional Requirements
A positive attitude and strong, team-oriented, communication skills
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with all other departments / skills
Deep understanding of automotive mechanical fundamentals
Ability to explain diagnosis and needed repairs to management and/or customers
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without injury
Full body mobility and the ability to twist, turn, bend at the waist, and work on your feet for extended periods of time, sometimes with your hands above your head or under dashboards
Ability to take instruction, actively listen, and work independently
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work bay
Comprehensive selection of metric and American tools
A valid driver's license and clean record
Worksite address
essex, MA, 01929, US
Who can apply
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