Body Shop Technician 2nd Shift - Hueneme Port Team

About the role

Glovis America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we have been committed to delivering our customers' products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors in the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Light welding (Stinger gun stud welding)
• Glass repairs (RR and RI)
• Metal prep/work/treatment (epoxy/primer/surfacers)
• Using all body refinish surfacers
• Repair and refinish vehicle
• Shrinking/sculpture metal panels
• Blocking, wet sanding, hammering, dolling procedures
• Adjusting doors, panels and hoods
• Hazmat training
• Safety knowledge of chemicals and equipment practices
• Mechanic safety knowledge such as how to disconnect vehicles properly prior to performing bodywork
• Raw plastic prepping
• E-Coat prep

Secondary Responsibilities

• Resurface and refinish all (RR/RI) of all vehicle panels and interiors and color matching for door jambs
• Mixing bench, (how to weigh and use formulas)
• Body Work- Panels, Glass, Jambs
• Inspect and notate vehicle damage
• Buff, Color Sand, Primer, Body filling, Spray inner jambs, Sealers and seam sealer for new parts
• Remove/Install windshields
• Undercoating and applying rock guard protector
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation

Pay Range: $29.76 – $30.94 per hour

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• Required: Minimum 3 years of direct Automotive Body Shop experience
• Preferred: PPG Certification
• Preferred: Any Paint Surface certifications
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions

Knowledge & Skills

• Automotive, Body Shop, and Mechanic knowledge required
• Able to notate and list details of body shop parts required
• Body refinishing knowledge required
• Priming knowledge required
• Painting knowledge required
• Ability to read and write in English preferred
• Hazmat/Safety in Body Shop industry knowledge preferred
• Welding knowledge preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of right and left hands for simple and firm grasping of welding machine, tire machine, scanner, desk machines
• Frequent lift and carry usual 25 lbs, max 50 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, push, pull, kneel, squat 5+ hours per day
• Drive, and crouch frequently
• Climb, crawl, 1-3 hours per day

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Will be working with Open ROs, PPG Color Machine, welding machine, tire machine
• This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at Port Hueneme, CA
• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

Equal Employment Opportunity

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.