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Automotive Body Shop Technician
Battle Creek, MI
Automotive Body Shop Technician
Full Time • Battle Creek, MI
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About Freedom Motors USA
Founded in 1987, Freedom Motors USA is a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. We provide customized mobility solutions that promote independence and freedom.
♿️ Redefining Mobility Since 1987 — Innovating solutions that open doors to greater freedom and more independence.
🚗 Industry-Leading Accessibility — Building the widest range of wheelchair accessible vehicles and changing lives.
📍 Family-Owned, Nationwide Reach — Proudly delivering to driveways across the country from our headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Our wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions give our customers the freedom to live life on their own terms. As an Automotive Body Shop Technician, you will be perform a wide range of highly skilled mechanical work including the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The duties will include diagnosing complex maintenance issues, conducting vehicle inspections, performing road tests, and operating specialized equipment commonly used in the automotive repair and mobility industry. This is hands-on, detail-driven work that directly impacts the independence and quality of life for our customers.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Do:
- Perform diagnostics and testing
- Install and connect various electrical wiring systems
- Conduct functional tests on electrical systems
- Identify and rectify any issues discovered
- Install electrical panels and miscellaneous components in accordance with engineering specifications
- Ensure work quality through thorough inspections
- Assess vehicle damage or malfunctions, providing repair recommendations, parts lists, and estimated repair times
- Accurately perform under car, under hood and/or preventive maintenance inspections
- Use hand and power tools.
- Maintain equipment, inspect for performance and/or safety concerns, and perform troubleshooting as needed.
- Maintain compliance with Freedom Motors’ quality and safety standards, policies and procedures, and OSHA safety regulations.
- Ability to read schematics and diagrams and follow both written and verbal work instructions.
- Troubleshoot issues related to the work performed
What You'll Need:
- Coursework beyond a high school diploma preferred.
- Previous experience with automotive maintenance.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams and follow both written and verbal work instructions.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Outstanding attendance record and reliability.
This job description is meant to provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing.
Founded in 1987, Freedom Motors USA is a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair accessible vehicles headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. We provide customized mobility solutions that promote independence and freedom.
♿️ Redefining Mobility Since 1987 — Innovating solutions that open doors to greater freedom and more independence.
🚗 Industry-Leading Accessibility — Building the widest range of wheelchair accessible vehicles and changing lives.
📍 Family-Owned, Nationwide Reach — Proudly delivering to driveways across the country from our headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Health & Well-being
Medical, Dental & Vision plus employer-paid life & short-term disability. Voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident coverage for peace of mind.
401(k) + 4% Match
We invest in your future from Day One.
Time Away
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual from Day One and Paid Holidays for time to recharge.
Career Growth
Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.
Wellness
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $50/month toward staying healthy.
And More!
Referral bonuses, uniform rental program, employee discount program, company events, and more.
Reasonable Accommodation
Provided for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application & hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email hr@freedommotors.com.