What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Assembly Technician (Torrance, CA) position at Singer Vehicle Design?
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Automotive Assembly Technician
Summary of Position
Under direct supervision of the lead, the Assembly Technician installs parts and components into Singer vehicles in a manner that meets company goals and standards and demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
This is an onsite role in Torrance, CA.
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 5am-1:30pm with overtime and weekend work as needed.
Essential Duties
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is between $20-28 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Automotive Assembly Technician
Summary of Position
Under direct supervision of the lead, the Assembly Technician installs parts and components into Singer vehicles in a manner that meets company goals and standards and demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
This is an onsite role in Torrance, CA.
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 5am-1:30pm with overtime and weekend work as needed.
Essential Duties
- Works with Lead and Production Supervisor to ensure production demands meets the specified production schedule
- Ensures workflow is tracked and on time through daily meetings
- Diagnoses build issues
- Works daily tasks lists set out by Lead and Production Supervisor
- Reports daily vehicle build status to Lead and Production Supervisor
- Performs operational procedures according to required engineering specifications
- Reports any issues, delays, and all non-conformances in production line to Lead/Production Supervisor and ensure correction in a timely manner
- Completes assembly of Singer vehicles from bumper to bumper, drivetrain to interior
- Assembles components necessary for installation on vehicles
- Fits and finishes components onto vehicles
- Reports any material shortages and/or part defects to Lead and Production Supervisor
- Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrates the ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
- Assists other team members as necessary
- Assists in special projects as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum two (2) years of related work experience in an automotive, restoration, manufacturing, and/or assembly environment
- Three (3) to five (5) years technical training in the automotive/motorcycle industry
- Familiarity with Porsche vehicles (early models)
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Competency in working with basic hand tools, cutting tools, air tools, and electric grinders
- Perfectionist mindset with a very high attention to detail; mechanically inclined and a passion for cars
- Ability to work safely around vehicles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
- Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
- Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
- Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to comprehend work instructions
- Must be able to work and stand on concrete for extended periods
- Must be able to work in awkward positions and tight spaces
- Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms and possess manual dexterity
- Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person
- Must be able to reach and work in and around vehicles
- Must be able to work in a busy/fast paced automotive shop environment
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment
- Must be able to start at an early schedule and work overtime when needed
Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is between $20-28 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Department: Production and Quality
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position
Salary : $20 - $28
