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Automotive / Heavy Duty Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Troy, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025
  • Install and remove parts / components pertaining to medium and heavy duty trucks and trailers
  • Performs mechanical and electronic testing on components and systems, often for heavy vehicles, following specific protocols.
  • Key responsibilities include setting up and operating test equipment, documenting and analyzing data, performing basic maintenance on equipment, and collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot issues.
  • Operate basic lab equipment such as parts washer, power washer, truck hoist, trailer jack, in-ground scales
  • Work safely in compliance with Meritor safety guidelines.
  • Maintain orderly work area in accordance with Meritor standards.

Job Requirements

  • Associate Degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Automotive / Truck / Trailer mechanical experience is required

Skills

  • Proficient with personal computers, Microsoft Excel/Word.
  • Mechanical ability.
  • Understanding of measurement techniques (torque wrenches, dial indicators).
  • Able to communicate effectively with customers.

Other

  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and participate in off-shift rotations.
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • To possess or willing to obtain a CDL.
  • To possess or willing to obtain necessary hand tools to perform the at hand tasks (Standard and Metric sockets and wrenches up to 1”/24MM, rachets, pliers, prybars, allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs and push/pull 150 lbs.
  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Pass basic physical examination and drug screen.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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