Automotive Lead Technician

$28,642 - $53,373/Yr

Bridgestone Corporation - Easley, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Easley, SC

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Technician position at Bridgestone Americas Inc. requires a skilled automotive technician to diagnose and repair various vehicle systems while leading and mentoring a team. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction and technical expertise in automotive service, with a focus on continuous training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

Requirements

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Must have a minimum 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 5 (five) of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the five) is required. (New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.)
• Current Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available