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Established in 1953, Kett Engineering has exclusively served the automotive industry for over three decades. Kett’s core values of integrity, customer service excellence, and teamwork, combined with years of experience have made it a leading service provider in automotive testing and development.
Kett provides services to automotive manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology companies on public roads, proving grounds, off-road, and at engineering and technical centers. Kett’s core service offerings include contract recruiting and staffing, proving ground management, test program development, field and fleet test development, data acquisition and reporting, mapping programs and test trip staffing, and logistics and support.
We are currently looking for an Experienced Automotive Press Fleet Technician to join our team and work with our customer, an innovative German vehicle manufacturer at their facilities in Auburn Hills, MI.
Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job:
_ 5-7 years Automotive background & technical experience._
Schedule:
· Monday – Friday
· 9-hour days/45-hour week
· Occasional Saturday
· Occasional Overtime
· Frequent Domestic Travel (20% of year)
· Infrequent International (Germany) Travel.
Role Summary:
· Ensure perfect Press fleet vehicle condition with latest technical improvements applied
· Support Press events and auto shows as needed, working with Manufacturer’s Press technical team
· Perform the full range of automotive maintenance and repair on Press fleet vehicles
Role Responsibilities:
· Ensure perfect technical condition of Press fleet vehicles for loan to automotive press (e.g. car magazines)
· Perform PDI (Perfect Delivery Inspection) on vehicles when they are received into the Press fleet
· Conduct thorough vehicle inspections before “buff books” and lifestyle publication loans
· Document all modifications, repairs and complaints against each Press fleet vehicle
· Perform vehicle road test drives to identify and repair vehicles deficiencies
· Order replacement parts when needed
· Ensure all relevant TSB and Campaigns are performed to Press fleet vehicles
· Coordinate spare parts and organize the return of defective parts to Manufacturer for analysis
· Support PR vehicle launch technical activities including press event and auto shows with press demonstration vehicles
· Work closely with Product Support team on vehicle technical issues identified
· Maintain technical proficiency by attending relevant Manufacturer’s training
Qualifications:
Desired:
· German language skills
· Audi or ASE certified technician
Required:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Automotive vocational technical training
· Dealership product training
· Certificate in Automotive Technology or equivalent work experience
· Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
Skills:
· Plan and organizes
· Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
· Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
· Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
· Integration – joining people, processes or systems
· Influencing and negotiation skills
· Problem solving
· Resource management
Physical Requirements:
· Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required
· Commonly sit at a desk or table
· Frequent walk, stand, or stoop.
· Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Business Services
$49k-65k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/10/2024
ketteng.com
CARSON, CA
500 - 1,000
1953
BRETT BERGMAN
$10M - $50M
Business Services
Kett Engineering Corporation has been operating for over 60 years and has spent the past 28 years dedicating its services to supporting the automotive testing and staffing needs of our clients. As with Kett, MDE International, Inc. has operated for over 60 years and also built it's reputation as a leading supplier of over the road testing and staffing services to the automotive industry. In 2017, MDE International and MDE Staffing Services became part of the Kett Engineering family. Today, we are over 1000 employees strong and we offer our clients extraordinary over the road testing and staffi...ng solutions for evolving automotive technologies throughout the USA.
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