Automotive Technician – Brown’s Automotive, Chapel Hill, NC
$75,000–$95,000/year
4-Day Work Week
Ever worked somewhere the owner would go to bat for you in front of a customer instead of throwing you under the bus?
That is Brown’s Automotive.
Since 1980, Brown’s Automotive has been one of the most trusted independent shops in Chapel Hill. Today the shop is led by Tonnika Haynes, a second-generation owner who grew up in the business and has become a respected voice in the automotive aftermarket. She serves on the ASTA board, mentors future technicians through local high school automotive programs, speaks throughout the industry, and hosts her own podcast, Downshift with Tonnika, where she talks leadership, shop culture, the future of the industry, and the real challenges shop owners and teams face every day.
Right now, Brown’s Automotive is looking for an experienced automotive technician who wants to be part of a modern, organized, fast-moving shop.
The Kind of Shop You’re Walking Into
Pay + Benefits
What You’ll Be Working With
Brown’s Automotive is a modern independent shop that invests heavily in equipment, systems, and workflow efficiency.
You’ll work on primarily domestic and Asian vehicles with some European mixed in. This is real diagnostic and repair work, not just maintenance and quick services.
Shop systems and equipment include:
You bring your primary tools. The shop supplies specialty and diagnostic equipment.
What Makes Someone Successful Here
You’ll probably fit in well if you:
Bonus points if you have:
How the Team Operates
The communication here is one of the biggest differences technicians notice.
Advisors and techs stay connected throughout the day. Problems are solved through conversation instead of blame. Expectations are clear. New hires are supported, not thrown to the wolves.
And when the shop wins, the team celebrates together. That might mean lunches, bonuses, team outings, or even beach trips with spouses and families.
One band, one sound.
This is a shop that believes technicians deserve respect, support, good systems, and a life outside of work. Sound like your kind of place? Let's chat!
Questions? Contact hiring@autoignitemanagement.com Please do not contact the shop directly, thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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