Job Description
Job DescriptionAutomotive Assembly Technician in Torrance, CA — $30.00–$42.00/hr DOE, 2nd shift, direct hire. High-end vehicle assembly and restoration work.
THE BASICS
Pay: $32.50 – $42.50 per hour, depending on experience — $30.00–$40.00 base plus a $2.50/hr shift differential for 2nd shift
Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, [CONFIRM HOURS]
Overtime: As needed
Location: Torrance, CA 90502 (on-site)
Type: Direct Hire, full-time
Start: Interviewing now
ABOUT THE ROLE
Most assembly jobs are about hitting a cycle time. This one is about getting it right.
You'd be doing bumper-to-bumper assembly and mechanical installation on high-end vehicle builds and restoration projects — fitting, aligning, troubleshooting, and finishing to a standard where the cosmetic result matters as much as the mechanical one. If you've ever been told to stop fussing over a panel gap, this is the shop where fussing over the panel gap is the job.
It's a direct-hire seat on a team that mentors. You'd be expected to help bring junior techs along, and there's a real growth path plus ongoing training behind it.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Assemble, fit, align, and install automotive components and systems
- Perform bumper-to-bumper vehicle assembly and mechanical installation work
- Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly and fitment issues
- Read and interpret assembly instructions, work orders, technical drawings, and build specifications
- Work with hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and precision measuring equipment
- Hold every assembly to strict mechanical and cosmetic quality standards
- Partner with leads, supervisors, production, and quality personnel
- Train and mentor junior technicians
WHAT YOU NEED
- 5+ years in automotive assembly, restoration, dealership service, or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with vehicle assembly and mechanical installation
- Strong mechanical aptitude and real troubleshooting ability
- Precision fitting and finishing experience
- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and specialty automotive tools
- A craftsmanship mindset — attention to detail is the core of this role
- Able to work at pace in a production environment
NICE TO HAVE
- ASE Certification
- Automotive restoration experience
- Luxury or high-performance vehicle background
- Familiarity with early Porsche models
- Custom vehicle build experience
- Experience mentoring or training technicians
WHAT THE CLIENT OFFERS
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Health insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Tool support for technicians
- Ongoing training and development, with a real advancement path
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing for extended periods throughout the shift. Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements. Lifting and maneuvering automotive components and tools safely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clean, professional automotive manufacturing and assembly facility, with exposure to automotive tools and equipment, mechanical systems, moving components, and production equipment. PPE is required and all shop safety procedures apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit Apply and a FLAG recruiter will review your background within one business day. If you're a fit, we'll call you to walk through the shop, the shift, the pay, and the build work before anything gets submitted to the client — no surprises.
ABOUT THIS SEARCH
FLAG Solutions is recruiting this role on behalf of a client in the Torrance area. This is a direct-hire position — you would be employed by our client, not by FLAG. We'll tell you more about the company and the team on our first call.
FLAG Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The pay scale stated above is the range expected to be paid for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local fair chance ordinances.