Body Shop Technician (VPC Shreveport)

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are 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 of 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.

Summary
Perform major bodywork and priming vehicles back to factory standards as well as wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process. Contributes to the success of the team. Must be knowledgeable of all essential automotive body shop functions.

Responsibilities

• Body Work- Panels, Glass, Jambs
• Inspect vehicle damage
• Apply mask tape over vehicle parts/windows
• Buff, Color, Sand, Primer, Body filling
• Spray inner jambs
• Install and adjust new body panels
• Sealers and seam sealer for new parts.
• Remove/Install windshields
• Prep Vehicles
• Prep for paint of automotive vehicles and parts
• Mask paint surfaces
• Sand parts before they are ready for paint
• May have to mix paint according to company specifications
• Maintains clean and efficient work area
• Masks and protects vehicles that are in surrounding area
• Light Welding
• Grind weld smooth for body filler.
• Mig welding wire feed.
• Spot welding light panels.
• Dent Repairs
• Pull dents and dings to metal parts surfaces.
• Repair, restore, refinish, and replace vehicle components
• Damage reports, prepping for paint, and buffing
• Apply metal glaze and body filler.
• Remove and replace body parts to automotive vehicles.
• Adjust body doors, hoods, trunks, and fenders to factory specs.
• Remove and replace windshield and glass to automotive vehicles.
• All other duties as assigned under Body Technician

Skills

• Must be willing and able to cross-train in other departmental needs
• Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles
• Ability to record and verify numbers 17 characters in length
• Must have demonstrated mechanical abilities
• Must have a general knowledge of automobile components

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• Certified in auto body repair by accredited tehcnical college or certifying body.
• Minimum 2 years body experience
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions
• 1 year of experience required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced in mechanical, installation experience in a port-processing environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Drive
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Carry up to 50lbs
• Push/pull
• Bend/stoop
• Kneel
• Squat/crouch
• Stand

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions
This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.