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Job description
BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
14 paid Company Holidays
80 Hours of Vacation
40+ Hours of Sick
401K w/ GENEROUS Match
Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Auto Allowance
Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
About 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
The Body Shop Painter (Shreveport) position will be responsible for performing minor bodywork, priming, and painting vehicles back to factory standards as well as wet, sand, and buff vehicles after the refinishing process. This person will contribute to the success of the team, assists others, and request help when needed.
Responsibilities Prep Vehicles Inspects body work prior to painting and prep vehicles for paint
Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
Inspect vehicle damage
Buffer
Sand
Primer
Body filler
Paint Vehicles to factory standards Check color codes, select toners, mixes paint and performs spray outs of all colors being used
Sprays surfaces of vehicles back to factory standards then applies clear coat
Use of PPG System
Inspect body work prior to painting
Mix paint to produce desired color
Paint vehicle inside Heated spray booth (temp of 90-160 F)
Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied
Tool & Material Maintenance Cleans spraying equipment with solvent
Disposal of paint / materials
Select and use proper personal safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects, and detailing (glove, suits, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc.)
Take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations
Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections
Inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, spray environment, and fillers)
Other duties as assigned
Skills Ability to read, write, and understand SDS materials Required
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Required
Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles Required
Ability to follow established guidelines and work safety Required
Ability to record and verify numbers 17 characters in length Required
Ability to function within working conditions and physical requirements described above Required
Ability to communicate clear and concise instructions to other employees Required
Experience with priming, auto bodywork, and use of hand-held power tools Required
Education & Experience High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
Associates Preferred
2 years of experience in Automotive painting and bodywork Required
4 years of experience in Automotive painting and bodywork Preferred
OEM Pain Certification in Paint Application Required
Automotive or Technical Certification Required
Valid Driver's License & Clear MVR Required
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.
Physical Requirements Drive
Lift up to 50 lbs
Carry up to 50 lbs
Push/pull
Bend/stoop
Kneel
Squat/crouch
Sit, stand, walk constantly
Working at heights - Vehicle Roof Inspection
Operating Heavy Machinery - Buffer Machines
Operating Desk Machines - Desktop, computers, printers, scanners
Precise manual dexterity - Paint guns, Painting equipment, and hand tools
Exposure to change in temperature - Paint booth exceeding 90 degrees & indoor/outdoor weather
Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, etc - Paint fumes, vehicle emission fumes, sanding, dusting, warehouse
Reasonable accommodation 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 at Shreveport, LA 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
Worksite address
shreveport, LA, 71150, US
Who can apply
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