Private Collection Automotive Lead Technician – Relo Assistance to Western Wisconsin
$135,000–$175,000 year
On-siteHudson, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Conduct maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics across a diverse collection of vehicles and equipment, including engine builds, custom fabrication, and alternative-fuel systems. Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules, maintain high mechanical and cosmetic standards, and manage records and documentation. Execute project planning, budgeting, and execution for engine swaps, fuel system design, and workshop development initiatives. Recommend tools and equipment purchases, organize shop layout and workflow, and manage parts inventory to support long-term workshop growth.
Desired Qualifications
- Takes pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Enjoys solving complex technical problems
- Prefers quality over speed, but still works to timely completion of all projects
- Self-starter; likes working independently
- Takes ownership of projects and outcomes
- Is highly organized and self-motivated
- Wants long-term stability and a variety of interesting work
- Expertise in high-performance engine builds and swaps
- Expertise in custom fabrication projects
- Expertise in propane (LPG) and alternative-fuel systems
- Expertise in classic and collector vehicles
- Expertise in UTVs and off-road vehicles
- Expertise in ranch and utility equipment
- Expertise in specialty mechanical equipment
- Expertise in performance trucks and SUVs
- Expertise in sports cars and European performance vehicles
- Ability to perform maintenance and repairs across a diverse collection of vehicles and equipment
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and drivability issues
- Ability to coordinate preventative maintenance schedules
- Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment to high mechanical and cosmetic standards
- Ability to maintain records and documentation related to maintenance and repairs
- Ability to perform engine swaps, upgrades, and rebuilds
- Ability to design and install fuel systems
- Ability to work on propane (LPG) and alternative-fuel projects
- Ability to perform fabrication and custom component installation
- Ability to work on suspension, steering, braking, and drivetrain modifications
- Ability to perform electrical diagnostics and wiring projects
- Ability to plan, budget, and execute projects
- Ability to recommend tools, lifts, diagnostic equipment, and specialty equipment purchases
- Ability to organize shop layout and workflow
- Ability to develop maintenance and project tracking systems
- Ability to manage parts inventory and ordering
- Ability to build relationships with specialty vendors and machine shops
- Ability to identify opportunities to perform more work in-house
- Ability to assist with future growth of the workshop operation
- Ability to provide references
- Ability to provide photos or descriptions of completed projects
- Ability to provide examples of fabrication, engine, wiring, diagnostic, restoration, or custom-build work
- Ability to describe the most challenging project completed and the role played in making it successful
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