Lally Ford in Tilbury is looking for an experienced Apprentice Technician

DUTIES:

• Helps the buddy technician, as necessary.
• Mount and balance tires
• Maintain shop cleanliness
• Conducts general maintenance and minor repairs, as instructed.
• Performs the work described in the work orders efficiently and accurately, based on the dealer’s and manufacturer’s standards.
• Restocks the supplies, at the request of the technicians
• Reports defective or poorly functioning equipment to the supervisor.
• Participates in training programs and attends school and events sponsored by the manufacturer.
• Uses all tools and equipment carefully.
• Contacts the parts department to obtain the necessary parts.
• Stores and labels parts if the work is under warranty, or if the customer asks that this be done.
• Examines the vehicle assigned to him/her, to determine if additional maintenance or safety work is required or recommended.
• Contacts the technical advisor and/or the foreman as soon as possible if additional work is required, if the work described is unnecessary or if the repairs cannot be done by the established deadline.
• Documents all work performed and recommended in the work order.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Keeps up-to-date on the manufacturer’s technical bulletins.
• Reports defective or poorly functioning equipment to his/her supervisor.
• Sees to the cleanliness of the customers’ cars & shop. Reports any incident which may affect the appearance or condition of a car to the technical advisor and/or the supervisor, as soon as possible.
• Ensures that the shop is clean and tidy.
• Maintains all the tools and manuals belonging to the dealershipand takes responsibility for them; returns them to the proper location, in the same condition as when they were received.
• Reports any safety issues to management as soon as possible.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Performs other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions.