Automotive and Marine Technician and Apprentice

About our Company:

Tops and Trends is well established and recognized in the automotive restyling industry. We represent the most respected lines in the marketplace and are known for providing the highest level customer service, products and craftmanship in the business since 1977. We have locations in Asheville, Kernersville and Raleigh.

At Tops and Trends Restyling Centers, our employees are our most precious assets. We attract and retain the best and brightest by sustaining a culture of respect and honesty. We offer employees professional development, growth opportunities and industry leading compensation and benefits. Our work environment is sought after as we look to avoid surprises and drama because shouldn’t work be enjoyable? We are thorough in our selection and screening process, ensuring that our team of employees is not only highly skilled, motivated, and trustworthy, but also able to adhere to our core values of Do Good, Be Good, Live Good.

This Position:

Tops and Trends is seeking an apprentice to learn skills needed to work with automotive upholstery as well as our growing marine and commercial furniture projects. We are looking for someone who is energetic, reliable, takes pride in their work and is willing to learn and grow with the business. You will be mentoring alongside a veteran installer, learning hands-on what it takes to produce quality work efficiently. Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Vehicle and Material Prep

- Installing Pre-Fabricated Leather Interiors

- Pattern Creation, Cutting and Sewing 

- Production Paperwork

- Vehicle Transportation

- Shop Cleaning

Compensation:

Upholstery apprentices in our company begin at $15 / hour. This apprentice program is your start to becoming a full-time upholstery technician. Learn from the best and secure your future. The more skilled and experienced you become the more you can make. Our pay rates are among the highest in the industry.

Requirements

• Detail oriented


• Mechanically inclined


• Practices safety, ownership and respect when working on and around each customer’s vehicle


• Clean and professional appearance


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and spoken


• Exercise good judgement


• Interact and relate effectively with those contacted in the course of work


• Accept direction and coaching


• Reliable individual


• Looking for a long-term career

If this career opportunity speaks to you, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15* / hour to start- *those with relevant upholstery experience make more

Office Hours: M-F from 8:00am - 6:00pm