Mechanic - Service Technician
Paul Russell and Company is looking for a classic car Mechanical Technician to service a broad range of historic automobiles. Experience working with pre-WW II through 1960s vehicles, specifically European marques, is preferred but not required. Our technicians are responsible for the meticulous care and maintenance of vintage and classic automobiles and play a crucial role in preserving the authenticity and performance of these vehicles.
Mechanical Service 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
- Specify project parts needed to Parts Department and follow up on special orders
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks in accordance with the original manufacturer’s specifications, preserving the classic car’s historical integrity
- Mechanical overhauls of all driveline units and components
- Electrical system overhauls, harness repair and fabrication
- Suspension rebuilding and setup
- 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
Job Requirements:
- A positive attitude and strong, team-oriented, communication 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
About Paul Russell and Company:
Often described as a dream workplace for a hard-core car junkie with excellent automotive skills. The company is dedication to craftsmanship and has a passion for cars, like pre-war European classics, 300SLs, V-12 Ferraris, and 4-cam Porsches; that attitude is a must in order to be successful in our workshop. Both our restoration and service projects take an intelligent approach at the outset, a logical and thorough process to the work performed, and a focus on doing it right the first time. We aim to provide our clients with the best value and highest level of service.
A candidate for this position should know that classic car service work is totally different from other automotive service businesses. A service job is rarely completed in an afternoon, or even one day. It is generally a multi-day or multi-week endeavor. Due to the age of the cars we work on, many components are no longer available. The ability to thoughtfully take something apart while taking careful notes, repair it, and reassemble it "as new" is a necessary skill. Work pace is important, yet when one is striving for superb quality, the total hours required to achieve those standards can be staggering. The successful candidate will place a high value on the opportunity to do quality work on premium automobiles in an environment that supports their high standards.
Our workshop, a 38,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art complex, has been purpose-built to support the award-winning restoration work that is accomplished within. The workspace at Paul Russell and Company has evolved over the decades to include dedicated areas for coachbuilding, bodywork and paint, mechanical, machining, upholstery, parts and materials, and a sales showroom, all under one roof.
Employee Benefits:
Employees are eligible for a full range of benefits, including:
- Covered Medical Insurance
- 401k Retirement account and company match
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal time
- Life Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Essex, MA 01929: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
