Assembly Technician – Technical Center Workshop (Automotive)

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina, United States; daily onsite attendance required. Occasional travel may be required for vehicle builds, testing activities, and company events. A valid driver's license is required.

Initial base hourly rate: $26.00–$34.00 per hour. Full-time, exempt position with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global is developing electrified and digitally enabled pickup trucks and rugged SUVs, including all-electric and range-extender powertrains.

What you will do

• Support technical center workshop activities for vehicle builds, rework, validation, and production readiness.
• Assemble and disassemble vehicles, including dashboards, interior trim, exterior trim, and related hardware.
• Perform part alignment, test fits, and fit-and-finish validation for prototype, pre-series, and development vehicles.
• Diagnose reported issues, perform root cause analysis, repair mechanical and basic electrical malfunctions, and replace components.
• Install and remove vehicle measurement and data acquisition equipment, and maintain accurate service and rework records.
• Conduct short functional and validation drives, support onboarding, and collaborate with engineering and test teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in automotive production, especially assembly rework.
• Hands-on experience with interior and exterior vehicle systems, trim removal, reinstallation, and alignment.
• Ability to read and follow technical service procedures, assembly instructions, and retrofit documentation.
• Experience in a workshop, prototype, pre-series, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate vehicles for functional verification and testing.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Certificate in Automotive Technology or a related field, or state mechanic certifications.
• Knowledge of vehicle alignment, A/C systems, driver-assistance sensor calibration, and vehicle communication networks including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with vehicle integration software, data collection tools, hybrid or electric vehicles, and high-voltage systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to help build an automotive product and company from the ground up.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off, company holidays, paid parental leave, and additional paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, and military leave.
• Inclusive, entrepreneurial environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.