Hot Rod Technician - Fabricator
AutoCare Career Hub · Wichita, KS · 1 mo ago
Management$20–$35/hrFull-time
Devlin Rod And Customs is looking for an experienced hot rod technician and fabricator. Our shop has been in business for over 21 years and has won multiple awards including the prestigious AMBR and GoodGuys Street Rod of the Year.
Responsibilities
- Tear down of builds through final assembly
- Build the vehicle as project manager
- Communicate with management to obtain parts
- Assess and advise on additional problems during the build
- Document the entire process through daily time sheets and photographs
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail
- Sheet metal shaping using shaping equipment
- MIG welding (TIG welding preferred)
- Work delicately around finished products, including final assembly and servicing
- Communicate technical information clearly to clients when necessary
Requirements
- Two plus years of experience in a hot rod shop or similar environment
- Sheet metal shaping abilities and knowledge of shaping equipment
- Proficient in MIG welding and preferably TIG welding
- Provide your own tools and toolbox for basic day-to-day work and repairs
- Strong understanding of powertrain systems and automotive electrical systems (a plus)
- Proficiency in using hand tools and diagnostic equipment
- Ability to work delicately around finished products
- Customer service skills for communicating technical information to clients
- Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Valid driver's license; additional certifications in automotive service are a plus
Benefits
- Two weeks paid vacation (available after 60 work day probationary period)
- Paid holidays plus the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
- Overtime available
- Employee discount on parts
- Use of shop for personal work (available after one year of employment)
Pay
$20-$35 per hour
Schedule
Monday through Friday. Weekends are typically off, though occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required for specific projects.
About the Company
Devlin Rod And Customs is an award-winning hot rod and custom fabrication shop located in Wichita, Kansas. We specialize in full builds, servicing custom and classic cars, restorations, resto-mods, trucks, and four-wheel drives. Our focus is on quality, not quantity.