Painter - Philadelphia Port

COME 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
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses

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 Painter - Philadelphia Port 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. Contributes to the success of the team, assists others and requests 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 selects toners and 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)

Skills

• Experience with priming, auto bodywork use of hand-held power tools
• Ability to read and write and understand SDS materials
• Must have good color vision.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to manage priorities and strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally with the ability to conduct positive interaction communication, skills and strengths
• Must have a general knowledge of automobile components

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D required; Associates or higher preferred
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions
• Automotive painting and bodywork experience required
• OEM Paint Certification in Paint Application required
• Automotive or Technical Certification and 4 years of experience preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

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 in Philadelphia, PA

• 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