Lead Automotive Technician
American XL Automotive | Canton, MA
Pay: $35–$42/hour guaranteed base + productivity and team performance bonuses.
Job Type: Full-Time
Experienced Technician? Ready to Help Lead a Team?
American XL Automotive is seeking an experienced Lead Automotive Technician with strong diagnostic, repair, and leadership skills.
We are an established independent automotive repair shop serving Canton and surrounding communities since 1994. We value quality workmanship, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on technical leadership position for someone who enjoys solving complex vehicle problems while helping less-experienced technicians improve their skills, efficiency, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnostics & Repairs
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, engine performance, and drivability issues.
- Use professional diagnostic equipment, wiring diagrams, and service information to identify root causes.
- Perform accurate vehicle inspections, repairs, and documentation.
- Ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards while minimizing comebacks.
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced technicians.
- Assist teammates with difficult diagnoses and repairs.
- Share technical knowledge and promote efficient repair practices.
- Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
Productivity & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with service advisors and technicians to maintain efficient workflow.
- Help the team achieve productivity and quality goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve diagnostic procedures, repair efficiency, and shop operations.
- Maintain accurate documentation using our shop management system.
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience.
- Strong electrical, engine performance, and drivability diagnostic skills.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex vehicle problems.
- Experience mentoring or assisting other technicians.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Valid driver's license and professional automotive hand tools.
Preferred:
- 7+ years of automotive repair experience.
- ASE certifications (A6, A8, or Master Technician).
- Experience servicing domestic, Asian, and European vehicles.
- Previous Lead Technician, Master Technician, or Shop Foreman experience.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Competitive hourly pay: $38–$48/hour.
- Paid time off and free uniforms.
- Paid training and career development opportunities.
- Professional diagnostic tools and repair information, including ALLDATA and Identifix.
- Organized, supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to shop improvements and team development.
Why Join American XL Automotive?
We believe a great technician does more than repair vehicles. A great technician helps build a stronger team, solves problems correctly, and takes pride in delivering quality repairs.
If you are an experienced diagnostic technician who enjoys mentoring others and wants to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and grow your career with American XL Automotive.
American XL Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.