High-End Custom Car Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Master-Level Automotive Technician / Builder (Custom Cars & Coachbuilding)

Company: SaltWorks MFG
Location: Sarasota, FL
Job Type: Full-Time

We are not a dealership.

If your skillset is scanning codes and swapping parts, this is not your lane.

We are a high-end custom automotive and coachbuilding shop building one-off vehicles at the highest level. Every car is different. Every system is integrated from scratch. Every detail matters.

We need a true mechanic / builder who can think, diagnose, fabricate, and execute.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Diagnose and solve complex mechanical and electrical problems without a playbook 
• Assemble full vehicles from bare chassis to final delivery 
• Integrate drivetrains, suspension systems, braking systems, and electronics 
• Work with custom and OEM components in the same build 
• Collaborate with fabrication, trim, and engineering teams 
• Own your work—quality, function, and finish 

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years hands-on experience (custom, restoration, race, or high-end performance preferred) 
• Strong diagnostic ability (not just parts replacement) 
• Deep understanding of: 
  • Engine systems (LS, LT, Coyote, etc.) 
  • Suspension geometry and setup 
  • Electrical systems and wiring integration 
• Ability to problem-solve without constant direction 
• Pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail 

Bonus Skills (Not Required, But Valuable)

• Experience with custom builds or hot rods 
• Ability to fabricate or modify components as needed 
• Familiarity with CAN systems, aftermarket ECUs, or wiring systems 
• Experience working alongside CAD/CNC and engineering teams 

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Flat rate work 
• Warranty jobs 
• Repetitive dealership tasks 
• Being micromanaged 

What You Get

• Work on some of the highest-end custom builds in the country 
• A team that cares about quality, not shortcuts 
• Clean, organized, professional shop environment 
• Competitive pay based on skill level 
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles 

Our Standard

At SaltWorks, we operate on:

• Do it Right 
• Customer First 
• Quality is Job 1 
• Cleanliness 
• Imagination 
• Teamwork 

If that resonates, you’ll fit here.

How to Apply

Send:

• View email address on ziprecruiter.com  
• Put "I want to be a Saltworks Builder"  In Subject.
• Resume (or work history) 
• Photos or examples of builds you’ve worked on 
• Short note on why this type of work fits you