SHOP TECHNICIAN (AUTO PARTS FABRICATION)
8 hours ago
Middle Village, Queens
Custom Automotive Lighting Technician / Fabrication Tech Bavgruppe Designs – Middle Village, Queens, NY Bavgruppe Designs is a specialty automotive lighting company focused on custom BMW and performance vehicle headlights, taillights, and LED components. Since 2010, we’ve built and modified lighting products for enthusiasts across the country, with a strong reputation in the BMW community. We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented fabrication technician to join our shop on a part-time basis. This is hands-on artisan-style work for someone who enjoys building, modifying, fabricating, and working carefully with automotive components and electronics. This is NOT general mechanic work or dealership service work. The position focuses on precision fabrication, headlight modification, LED assembly, soldering, wiring, and quality-focused assembly work. Schedule: Monday–Wednesday, 9:30AM–4:30PM, 21 hours per week. Shop located in Middle Village, Queens NY 11379 Pay: Starting at $19/hr. Pay increase after successful completion of probationary period based on performance, reliability, and skill growth. What You’ll Be Doing: • Opening, modifying, painting, and resealing headlights, • Installing LED rings, strips, and custom lighting components, • Lens swaps and internal headlight modifications, • Soldering and wiring LED-related components., • Fabricating LED rings and related parts, • Using hand tools, Dremels, adhesives, and shop equipment, • Performing quality-control checks on completed builds, • Organizing inventory, materials, and customer orders, • Assisting with assembly, packaging, labeling, and shop workflow Ideal Candidate - We are looking for someone who: • Works carefully and pays attention to detail, • Is dependable and shows up consistently, • Learns quickly and works well independently after training, • Takes pride in craftsmanship and clean work, • Is organized, proactive, and solution-oriented, • Enjoys hands-on fabrication and technical work Preferred Experience - Experience in ONE OR MORE of the following is strongly preferred: • Automotive fabrication or customization, • Electronics assembly or soldering, • Lighting/electrical work, • Custom fabrication or artisan-style work, • Body shop, paint, wrap, tint, or detailing experience, • Hobby fabrication, RC/drone building, PC building, prop/model work, or related precision handwork Direct automotive lighting experience is a plus, but not required for the right person with strong fabrication ability and attention to detail. Requirements: • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, • Must have reliable transportation to the shop, • Must maintain professional communication and good workplace hygiene Frequent lateness or absenteeism will not be tolerated. To Apply: • Please send Resume or work history, • Brief introduction about yourself, • Photos/social media/portfolio of relevant work if available, • No unsolicited phone calls please. Learn more about us on the web by searching our name! Bavgruppe Designs is an equal opportunity employer and values a respectful, professional workplace for all employees.