Mechanic

Position Overview

Paul Russell and Company is looking for an “all around” Automotive Restoration Technician with a broad range of chassis restoration skills. Experience working with pre-WW II through 1960s vehicles, specifically European marques, is preferred but not required. Our technicians work closely with all other departments during disassembly, reassembly, and component rebuilding.

Mechanical Restoration 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
• Organize the disassembly, cataloging of components, and reassembly of the car
• Specify project parts needed to Parts Department and follow up on special orders
• Mechanical overhauls of all driveline units and components
• Electrical system overhauls, harness repair and fabrication
• Suspension rebuilding and setup
• Individual mechanical parts stripping, prepping and painting, utilizing professional systems: epoxy primers, urethanes, and HVLP spray equipment
• 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

Professional Requirements

• A positive attitude and strong, team-oriented, communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with all other departments / 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