Automotive Shop Assistant / Quality Control Support in Indianapolis, Indiana at Meyer Truck Equipment

Automotive Shop Assistant / Quality Control Support

Company: Meyer Truck Equipment (MTE)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Pay Range: $17.00–$22.00 per hour

About Meyer Truck Equipment

Meyer Truck Equipment is dedicated to providing quality truck equipment, vehicle upfits, and solutions that help our customers get the job done. Our team takes pride in quality workmanship, customer service, and doing things right the first time.

We believe our employees are a key part of our success and value team members who take ownership of their work, support one another, and look for ways to improve. We are looking for someone who shares these values and wants to be part of a team committed to quality and efficiency.

Position Summary

Meyer Truck Equipment is seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined Automotive Shop Assistant / Quality Control Support team member with previous automotive shop experience. This hands-on role supports daily shop operations by managing vehicle flow, assisting with quality inspections, and ensuring vehicles are properly prepared for production and delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience working in an automotive repair shop, dealership, fleet maintenance facility, or similar environment. They are detail-oriented, understand basic vehicle operations, and can recognize potential issues while taking pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace.

Automotive technician certification is not required; however, practical automotive experience and mechanical aptitude are strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Automotive Shop & Vehicle Management

• Receive, track, move, and stage vehicles throughout the facility to support production, inspections, and delivery.
• Safely operate trucks, vans, and other vehicles while maintaining awareness of vehicle location and status.
• Perform basic vehicle checks and report warning lights, visible damage, or other concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Ensure vehicles are properly positioned and ready for their next stage of production or delivery.

Quality Control Support

• Assist the Quality Control Specialist with inspections of completed vehicle upfits and installations.
• Perform basic visual and functional checks to identify missing components, installation concerns, or potential quality issues.
• Assist with minor corrective work within the employee's training and capabilities, then recheck completed corrections as directed.
• Help maintain quality documentation and prepare vehicles for final approval, including washing and ensuring required equipment and accessories are in place.

Shop Operations & Facility Maintenance

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized shop buildings, work areas, inspection spaces, and storage areas.
• Organize tools, equipment, inventory, and materials to support efficient daily operations.
• Assist technicians with staging parts and materials, shipping and receiving, and other non-technical tasks.
• Perform routine facility and grounds upkeep, including trash removal, mowing, snow removal, and light maintenance as needed.
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment concerns, or facility maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on automotive shop experience strongly preferred, including automotive repair, dealership, fleet maintenance, or truck equipment experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic vehicle systems and shop operations.
• Ability to identify visible damage, missing components, and potential quality concerns.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team-oriented, coachable, and committed to safety, quality, and accountability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and operate vehicles and shop equipment when trained and authorized.
• Ability to work around typical shop noise, tools, vehicles, equipment, and varying temperatures.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

You enjoy working around vehicles, understand how a shop operates, and take pride in doing things right the first time. You're someone who notices the details, keeps things organized, and is willing to step in wherever needed to help the team succeed.

If you're mechanically minded, dependable, and looking for a hands-on role where your automotive experience can make a difference, we'd like to hear from you.