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Hiring Mechanics $18-40/hr

Last Chance Auto Repair
Plainfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

Car Mechanic /Tech Wanted — $18-40 An Hour!

Are you ready to earn better pay, be appreciated for your experience, and work somewhere your skills actually matter? If you’re a motivated, experienced mechanic looking for a better opportunity, Last Chance Auto Repair in Plainfield, IL may be the right fit for you.

We’re looking for skilled automotive technicians who take pride in their work and want to be part of a strong, dependable team. Whether you’re frustrated with being underpaid, looking for a better work environment, or simply ready to join a shop that recognizes and rewards hard work, this could be your next move.

Last Chance Auto Repair has proudly served Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Aurora, Joliet, and communities throughout Chicagoland since 1978. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built and look forward to continuing to grow with the right people on our team for many years to come.

Car Mechanics start at $18-40/hr

Compensation is based on what you bring to the shop, including your experience, knowledge, skills, and tools. Visit Last Chance Auto Repair in Plainfield or check us out online: http://www.LastChanceAutoRepairs.com

### Who We’re Looking For:

  • Automotive technicians with 2 years of hands-on experience and solid diagnostic and repair abilities
  • Dependable team members who work well in a busy, fast-moving auto repair shop
  • Mechanics confident servicing and repairing both domestic and import vehicles
  • Skilled professionals who have their own tools and a properly equipped tool box

### Why Work With Us:

  • Well-established shop in Plainfield (family-owned since 1978)
  • Growing customer base across Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Aurora, Joliet, and the Chicagoland area
  • Long-term stability with room for advancement
  • Opportunities for pay raises, bonuses, insurance, side work, and more

### Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of verifiable, full-time automotive technician experience
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills — we need technicians who can find the problem, not simply replace parts
  • Solid working knowledge of brake, suspension, electrical, emissions, engine, and transmission systems
  • Able to work efficiently, stay organized, and perform well in a fast-paced repair shop
  • ASE certifications are a plus, but are not required
  • Open to completing occasional training and continuing-education courses as needed

### Responsibilities Include:

  • Diagnosing vehicle problems and completing necessary repairs
  • Handling routine maintenance, service, and tune-ups
  • Preparing accurate labor and repair-time estimates
  • Inspecting and testing vehicles to identify recommended repairs and services

Ready To Apply?

We’re looking to hire for this position right away, but finding the right person matters to us.

Call us today at 815-577-0327 and ask for Jamie, Ron, or Corry.

If we don’t answer, please leave your name, phone number, and the best time to reach you. We typically return calls within one business day.

Prefer to send us an email? Send us your resume along with any available references, and we’ll be happy to review your experience.

info@LastChanceAutoRepairs.com

Stop by: 12052 S Naper Plainfield Rd, Plainfield, IL

Learn more:

  • www.google.com/maps?cid=3195904950708136624
  • www.lastchanceautorepairs.com/mechanic-jobs
  • www.lastchanceautorepairs.com/automotive-technician-wanted-plainfield-il
  • If you’re ready to earn what you’re worth and join one of the most trusted repair shops in the area, stop waiting. Call, email, or swing by today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • proven: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $40

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