Skilled Automotive Transmission Technician

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Pay: $35/hour depending on experience

A Transmission Bench Builder is a skilled technician who assembles, disassembles, and rebuilds transmission systems on a bench or in a controlled environment, ensuring they meet manufacturer specifications and quality standards. This role is critical in automotive repair shops, transmission rebuilders, and performance shops.

Core Responsibilities

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Assembly & Disassembly:  Perform transmission assembly and disassembly according to technical specifications and industry standards

• Inspection & Diagnostics:  Inspect components for wear, damage, or defects; use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues.

• Rebuilding:  Replace or repair faulty parts (e.g., clutches, gears, seals, solenoids, torque converters, valve bodies) and reassemble transmissions.

• Testing:  Conduct final testing on rebuilt transmissions using dynamometers and diagnostic software to verify proper function.

• Documentation:  Keep accurate records of parts used, labor performed, and test results.

• Inventory & Ordering:  Assist with managing transmission component inventory and ordering parts.

• Technical Support:  Collaborate with other technicians to resolve complex transmission issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong  mechanical aptitude  and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in using  specialized tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment .

• Ability to interpret  technical schematics, service manuals, and diagrams .

• Knowledge of  hydraulic controls, electronic sensors, and torque conversion systems .

• Physical ability to lift and handle heavy transmission components (up to 50 lbs. or more).

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Education & certifications

• Minimum:  High school diploma or GED.

• Preferred:  Automotive technology or mechanical engineering coursework.

• Certifications:  ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or related transmission repair certifications are highly valued.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Basic computer skills.

• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.

• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.

• Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved.

• Uses guidance/guidelines provide by supervisor/manager.

• Assignments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.

• Good understanding of how production equipment works.

• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.

• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).

• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.

• Good communication and teamwork.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Typically works in a climate-controlled area  with access to bench space, diagnostic tools, and safety equipment.

• May involve standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

In summary:  A Transmission Bench Builder combines mechanical expertise, precision assembly skills, and diagnostic knowledge to ensure transmissions are rebuilt to the highest quality standards, supporting vehicle performance, safety, and longevity.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fertility Coverage

• 401k with Generous Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

• PNC Daily Pay opt

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.