Transmission R&R; / Lift Technician

Eastern Transmission Experts Inc.

Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec

Full-time, permanent | 40 hours per week

Up to $35 per hour, based on experience and capabilities

Monday to Friday | No weekends

About the Position

Eastern Transmission Experts is looking for a mechanically experienced Transmission R&R; / Lift Technician to join our team.

Established in 1989, we are one of Canada’s largest transmission remanufacturing and repair shops—and the largest in Eastern Canada. Our Ville Saint-Laurent facility specializes exclusively in transmissions, differentials, and transfer cases for domestic, Asian, and European vehicles, including cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, and light-to-medium commercial vehicles.

This is not a general automotive repair position. The work will focus on removing and installing transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, and related components.

Previous transmission experience is an asset, but not required. We will consider an experienced general automotive technician who is comfortable working on a lift, has strong mechanical skills, and wants to learn specialized transmission R&R; work.

Responsibilities

- Remove and install automatic transmissions and CVTs
- Remove and install differentials and transfer cases
- Remove and reinstall related components required to complete R&R; work
- Work on domestic, Asian, and European vehicles
- Inspect vehicles for transmission, differential, transfer-case, and installation-related problems
- Identify leaks, damaged components, and other concerns related to the assigned work
- Use scan tools and technical information when required
- Complete assigned work accurately and efficiently
- Verify completed work through inspections, scanning, and road testing when required
- Communicate with the service and parts teams when additional work or parts are needed
- Assist other technicians and learn from experienced team members
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Qualifications





- Professional automotive repair experience
- Robust mechanical ability and experience working on a vehicle lift
- Comfortable removing and reinstalling major mechanical components
- Transmission R&R; experience is an asset, but not required
- Experience with differentials or transfer cases is an asset
- Audi, Volkswagen, or other European vehicle experience is an asset
- Scan-tool and electrical troubleshooting skills are assets
- Willingness to learn specialized transmission, differential, and transfer-case work
- Bilingualism in French and English is an asset, but not a requirement
- Own basic automotive tools
- Valid driver’s licence
- Reliable, organized, and attentive to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team

Teamwork Matters

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine willingness to learn.

The right person will be a dependable team player who communicates clearly, respects coworkers, asks questions when needed, helps other technicians, and takes responsibility for the quality of their work.

Our lift technicians are supported by experienced transmission builders and dedicated service and parts teams. Everyone works together to complete each job properly and keep the shop operating efficiently.

What We Offer

- Up to $35 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated capabilities
- Hourly compensation with a 40-hour workweek
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Consistent year-round work
- Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekends
- Specialized work on transmissions, differentials, and transfer cases
- Professional equipment and technical resources
- Training and support from experienced transmission technicians and builders
- Opportunity to develop valuable specialized R&R; skills
- Stable, long-term employment with an established independent company
- Opportunity to grow with the business

Apply

Qualified candidates may send a résumé or a brief description of their experience to [email protected]

Only applicants who meet the position’s qualifications will be considered and contacted.

📌 Transmission R&R / Lift Technician (Montreal)
🏢 Eastern Transmission
📍 Montreal