Associate Automotive Accessory Installer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

With AWC you get AMAZING benefits, work with WONDERFUL people and we PROMOTE from within!

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

Do you love working with and around vehicles? Do you enjoy working in fast-paced environment? And the transportation industry? Then Auto Warehousing is the place for you!

• Our Richmond, CA location is looking for Full-Time Accessory II Installers!
• This is a Monday-Friday position with the shift of 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with opportunity of daily and weekend overtime!

Competitive pay starting at $25.13 per hour with pay increases based on the collective bargaining agreement.

To join our team as an Automotive Accessory Installer you are ready and able to:

• Able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to pass background check
• Good visual ability

No experience? No problem! We will provide you with step-by-step training.

Benefits:

• Full Medical, Dental, Health and Prescription benefits with low monthly cost to you!
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time Off, and Holiday Benefits
• Incentives, Discounts, and Bonuses
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Company Match

Summary of Position:

As an Accessory II Installer you will be responsible for executing medium-level vehicle installations of various factory accessories such as, but not limited to, floor mats, first aid kits, booklets, labels, trailer hitches, remote starts, spoilers, DVD, fog lights, side steps, navigation systems, roof racks, park assist, etc.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:

1. ​Conduct PDI process as designated.
2. Coordinate defective parts with Lead or designated party.
3. Drive and park car in designated working areas, may drive cars up car ramps for preparation of accessory placement or application of decals or through roof rack station or through mechanical pit
4. Ensure accessories are installed on designated units.
5. Follow safety guidelines and attend safety meetings.
6. Inspect finished products being processed incoming materials, parts, and assemblies, etc., for conformance to company standards.
7. Insure accessories are installed on designated units.
8. Keep Leads, Managers and others informed of significant issues.
9. Knowledge and application of Accessory II installation and processes.
10. Knowledge of and perform installation of various light to medium accessories using hand tools and power tools.
11. Lay out and assemble accessory parts.
12. Log processed work into computer program or tracking system as required.
13. Meet or exceed established production and quality standards.
14. Performs job in a safe manner.
15. Read accessory instructions to insure that all correct accessories are installed according to correct specifications and working properly, knowledge of accessory installations.
16. Responsible for installation of various factory accessories, using a variety of air, power, and hand tools.
17. Select proper units to be accessorized as directed by Lead.
18. Train others associates on installations.
19. Use various tools to do mechanical repairs or installations on various factory installs.
20. Visually verifies that vehicle is damage free.
21. Work as part of a team.
22. Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
23. Attend meetings as required.
24. Daily clean up.
25. Keep tools maintained and secure.
26. May remove wrap guard from vehicle exterior.
27. Notify supervisor of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
28. Participate in facility safety efforts by attending monthly safety meetings, report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms, and communicates the procedure to all appropriate customers/vendors and AWC personnel.
29. Read, understand, and utilize VIN numbers, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents to complete work.
30. Understand policies, including but not limited to company safety policies.
31. Upkeep and maintenance of work area.
32. Work with limited supervision.
33. Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to adhere to strict production and quality standards without variance.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Ability to interact with others effectively; work as a team; good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties.
• Ability to pass driver's safety test at 80% or better.
• Ability to read and understand SDS.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic automobiles.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements:

• ​12th grade reading and writing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Follow directions, both written and verbal.
• Good visual ability.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Positively represent AWC.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understand Company and Customer requirements.
• Valid driver's license​.

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.