Post Assembly Technician I (Torrance, CA)
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications
Compensation
The starting pay range for this position is between $29.00 - $36.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Post Assembly Technician I
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, the Post Assembly Technician will work closely with the production team and engineering teams to meet production goals. This includes completing validation drives of Singer vehicles, ensuring repairs of issues found during test drives, diagnosis of rattles and squeak noises, replacement of faulty components, installing specialty components, and the ensuring the quality final assembly of vehicles in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
Essential Functions
- Works with the Post Assembly Supervisor to ensure production demands meets the specified production schedule
- Test drives and completes final assembly of the vehicles and repairs any quality issues
- Tracks quality issues into Singer’s nonconformance ticketing system and follows up on action items with action owners
- Performs operational procedures according to required engineering specifications
- Diagnoses of rattles and squeak noises and build issues
- Documents case of failure and correction to share findings with Engineers and production leadership
- Uses diagnostic tools to test vehicle systems
- Performs thorough inspection of post assembly vehicles, reporting and documenting all required repairs, deviations, and concessions
- Compiles, analyzes, and presents final vehicle and pre-delivery inspection data for creating countermeasures, completing problem solving activities, and preventing re-occurrence
- Diagnoses drivability issues
- Removes and repairs vehicle components
- Cleans and maintains service equipment, including the service area
- Reports any material shortages and/or part defects to Post Assembly Supervisor
- Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
- Assists other team members as necessary including but not limited to training new hires, and communicating build issues to production team members
- Assists in special projects as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five (5) plus years of work experience in automotive related field
- Experience with professional automotive, motorsport, or high-end restoration
- Strong knowledge and understanding of all vehicle systems such as Suspension, Brake systems, Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, and Interiors
Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or certification and/or technical automotive program graduate
- Prior experience in a rapid growth environment
- Prior experience or familiarity with Porsche vehicles (early models)?
- Experience with motorsport car set up
- OEM Certified Master Technician
- OEM Specific Technician Training
Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm with overtime as needed.
Compensation
The starting pay range for this position is between $29.00 - $36.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Perfectionist mindset, very high attention to detail, and a passion for cars
- Competency in working with basic hand tools, cutting tools, air tools, and electric grinders.
- Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
- Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
- Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and timelines while meeting deadlines
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move with up to 10 lbs. of force
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. regularly with occasional lifting of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to comprehend work instructions
- Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone
- Must be able to work safely around a vehicle
- Must be able to work an early schedule and overtime as needed
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment
- Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move with up to 25 lbs. of force
- Must be able to continuously perform repetitive tasks and possess manual dexterity
- Must be able to work safely around a vehicle
- Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Department: Production and Quality
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position