Automotive Parts Installer

Build Your Automotive Career with CarShop of Chester Springs!

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on automotive experience and grow your technical skills with a company that invests in its employees?

CarShop is seeking a Parts Installer to join our service team. In this role, you'll support our reconditioning and service operations by performing basic maintenance and parts installation while developing the skills needed to advance your automotive career.

At CarShop, we're committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience, and that starts with our people. As part of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company, we offer a supportive culture where employees are valued, respected, and given opportunities to grow and succeed.

CarShop has been recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work and has earned Top Workplace honors from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for multiple years, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00

• Entry-level automotive career opportunity
• Path to Automotive Technician advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Paid training and development
• Career advancement opportunities within CarShop and Penske Automotive Group
• Stable employment with a Fortune 500 company

What You'll Do

As a Parts Installer, you'll support our reconditioning and service teams by performing maintenance services and installing replacement parts with quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

• Perform work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with CarShop standards
• Install parts for our reconditioning team, including batteries, tires, and other replacement components
• Mount and balance tires
• Perform oil and filter changes
• Inspect and replenish vehicle fluid levels as necessary
• Check and adjust tire pressure
• Communicate with the Parts Department to obtain necessary parts and materials
• Inspect assigned vehicles and identify additional maintenance or safety concerns
• Communicate findings and recommendations to Service Advisors and management
• Document all work performed accurately on repair orders
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and protect customer vehicles while in service
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 1 year of automotive shop experience or equivalent automotive education/training preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to learn
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Demonstrates integrity and follows through on commitments
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet performance goals
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including background and drug testing

Ready to Grow Your Career?

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your automotive skills and grow with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Competencies

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge of automotive systems
• Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals
• Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
• Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Ability to listen to customer and determine how to assist them
• Maintains positive attitude
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment Will primarily work in an automotive shop environment. Workspace is covered but may involve various weather conditions such as heat and cold as well as safety hazards due to the nature of work. May experience loud noise on a regular basis. Medium/Heavy Work---Will lift over 50 pounds with assistance device required and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to or over 35 pounds with assistance device available as needed. This position will require the employee to be standing for prolonged periods of time This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis This position involves repetitive motion This position requires the ability to talk and hear

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Shop Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment. One to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience Previous Automotive Technician experience or recent completion of automotive tech trade school preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations) Valid Driver's License