09/30/2026
We are still looking for someone to join our team! Post is now pinned so it's easier to find!
‼️Schafer’s Restorations is looking for an experienced Automotive Restoration Technician to join our team. This is a long read but stick with us….‼️
This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for a skilled professional with a strong background in automotive bodywork and restoration. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is preferred, and hands-on experience is required.
We are a professional restoration shop with high standards for quality, craftsmanship, productivity, and professionalism. We expect our team members to be experienced, self-motivated, and capable of managing their responsibilities without constant supervision.
👀 What are we looking for? 👀
The ideal candidate takes genuine pride in their workmanship and has a strong attention to detail. You should be able to work efficiently and independently while also contributing as a team member across all phases of our projects.
We are looking for someone who understands that quality craftsmanship and productivity go hand in hand. This is a working restoration shop, not a place where employees need to be micromanaged. We expect our team members to show up ready to work, take ownership of their responsibilities, and maintain a professional attitude.
✅ What will you be required to do? ✅
Perform metal shaping, panel alignment, and structural correction
Execute high-quality automotive bodywork with a strong emphasis on straightness and symmetry
Properly fit, align, and finish body panels and components
Work with precision while maintaining the integrity and originality of restoration projects
Collaborate with the team on all aspects of restoration projects
Work efficiently and independently while maintaining high-quality standards
Identify and address fitment, alignment, and structural issues throughout the restoration process
Take ownership of workmanship and project responsibilities
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
Consistently meet Schafer’s Restorations’ standards for quality and craftsmanship
📝 We will sum it all up for you….📝
5+ years of professional automotive bodywork/restoration experience preferred
Previous hands-on experience is required — this is not an entry-level position
Strong skills in metal shaping, bodywork, panel alignment, and structural correction
Exceptional attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Excellent eye for straightness, symmetry, fit, and finish
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Strong work ethic and personal accountability
Ability to collaborate effectively with the rest of the team
Restoration, custom, classic, or specialty automotive experience is highly valued
Professional attitude and commitment to maintaining a productive shop environment
💵 What’s in it for you? 💵
Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
Four-day work week
No weekends
Paid time off after one year of employment
📋 How do I apply?📋
At Schafer’s Restorations, we take our work seriously. Our projects require patience, skill, precision, and a commitment to doing the job right.
If you have the experience and skills to produce exceptional restoration work—and you take pride in doing it right—we’d like to hear from you. Send your qualifications, work experience, and project portfolio to [email protected] with “ATTN: STEPHANIE” as the subject. Sorry but we aren’t responding to comments on this post or DMs.
