Master General Motors Automotive Technician

GM Master Technician Job Description

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GM Master Technician is a highly skilled automotive professional who specializes in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining General Motors (GM) vehicles to GM’s exact standards. This role requires extensive training, certification, and hands-on experience, and is often a career milestone in GM’s Certified Service Technician path.

GM Master Technicians are responsible for:

• Performing
  advanced diagnostics
  and repairs on complex GM vehicles, including engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, steering, and HVAC.

• Ensuring repairs meet
  GM’s quality and safety standards using the latest diagnostic tools and technology.

• Maintaining and servicing
  engine performance, electrical/electronics, and drivetrain systems GM Service Technical College.

• Mentoring and training
  junior technicians to improve shop performance and customer satisfaction.

• Achieved through
  GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)or GM Service Technical College (STC) training.

• Requires completing
  Master Technician Certification (MTC)in select mechanical or body areas, often alongside ASE certifications GM Service Technical College.

• Must maintain
  100% Service Technical Standards (STS)annually to retain certification GM Service Technical College.

• Conduct
  comprehensive vehicle inspections and identify root causes of complex issues.

• Use
  advanced diagnostic scanners, oscilloscopes, and proprietary GM tools
  .

• Perform
  quality control checks and ensure compliance with safety and emissions regulations.

• Lead
  repair workflows and assist in shop operations, including foreman duties in some roles.

• Stay updated on
  new GM technologies
  , including hybrid and electric vehicle systems.

• Advanced diagnostics
  and computer-aided repair techniques.

• Expertise in
  engine performance, diesel engine performance, transmission servicing, and electrical systems
  .

• Proficiency in
  ECU programming
  and vehicle software updates.

• Strong
  problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills
  .

• Ability to
  mentor and train
  other technicians.