Research and Development Automotive Mechanic

Company Overview

Velocity is a high-end classic car restoration facility in Cantonment, Florida. The company elevates the classic vehicle experience by modernizing vintage vehicles. Originally heralded as a leading specialty restoration shop for Classic Ford Broncos winning major industry awards, it is growing into a complete vehicle production facility. Velocity produces “restomod” restorations where vintage vehicles are upgraded with modern parts, drivetrain, and technology making them functionally new while maintaining an original or vintage aesthetic. The company has pioneered a custom classic vehicle renovation via an assembly line process, ensuring a high level of quality control, with a known price, and significantly decreased build time. We have a talented team of 100+ employees and a 135,000 square foot facility where we are continuing to add additional production lines and new vehicle offerings.

Reports To:

Director of Custom Vehicle Operations

About Your Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, well rounded automotive mechanic to work with our research and development team to bring future signature series vehicles models to life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop new ways to route hoses and internal components.
• Inspect internal systems and controls to ensure the vehicle is operating properly.
• Knowledge of late model fuel injection
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts.
• Install wiring harnesses and air conditioning to meet quality standards.
• Perform drive line maintenance and carburetor set up.
• Mount wheels.
• Install dashboard accessories, switches, and indicator lights.
• Perform suspension work.
• Fill fluids and check for leaks.
• Stay up to date on the latest equipment and technology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to complete the job efficiently and accurately the first time.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well independently or with a team.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Arrive to work with a professional appearance and be ready to begin work at 7am.
• Abide by dress code and wear PPE as required.
• Must have own tools.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver’s license with no major accidents in the last 7 years.

Education Background and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• 10+ years well rounded, automotive mechanic experience, preferably in the restoration space

Physical Demands (To include but not limited to):

• Must be able to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures for long periods of time.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
  

Benefits Include:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Fast paced, friendly team environment
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability after 60 days
• 401k plan after 6 months
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid week off at Christmas through New Year’s after 6 months of employment

Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Velocity.

Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Velocity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.