Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
VPC Shreveport - Shreveport, LA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School/G.E.D
Travel Percentage
Rarely
Job Shift
1st
Job Category
Skilled Labor - Trades
Description
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 minor bodywork, priming, and paint vehicles back to factory standards as well as wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process.
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
- Apply mask tape over vehicle parts
- Buffer
- Sand
- Primer
- Body Filler
- Paint Vehicles to Factory Standards
- Check color codes selects toners and mixes paint and performs spray outs of all colors being used.
- Paint vehicle inside Heated spray booth (temp of 90-160 F)
- Apply factory quality paint to new vehicles
- Ensures body work and prep work meet stands to ensure no rework after paint application
- Mix paint to produce desired color
- Inspect body work prior to painting
- Use of PPG Color Match System
- Sprays surfaces of vehicles back to factory standards then applies clear coat
- 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
- Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections.
- Disposal of paint / materials
- All other duties as assigned under Painter
QualificationsSkills and Abilities- 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
- Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions
- Must have a working knowledge of painting including base coat, clear coat, and blending
- 2 years of experience required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certified in paint application by accredited technical college or OEM Paint Brand
- 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 ConditionsThis 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.