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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
This position will be responsible for examining various systems within a vehicle to diagnose and repair any issues. This entails running computerized diagnostic tests to help identify components that might be malfunctioning, interpreting Port Service Bulletins, performing mechanical inspections, running system diagnostics, and replacing/repairing defective components. This position must be open to working overtime.
Responsibilities
Primary
Perform mechanical warranty diagnostics and repairs
o Correct major repair problems and difficult diagnostic tasks.
o Makes minor and major repairs to engines, chassis and appurtenances of mechanical equipment.
o Makes repairs, adjustments or replacement of parts and directs other kinds of servicing and maintenance work required.
o Determines the necessity for new parts and equipment, and makes requisitions
o Create bill of material (BOM), record labor time, and write detailed repair orders
o Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
o Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems
o Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
o Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines
o Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning
o Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters
o Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles
o Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
o Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Secondary
Perform Port Upgrade Programs (Service Campaigns)
o Review port upgrade program instructions prior to vehicle evaluation
o Perform vehicle testing in preparation for adjustment
o Perform Port Upgrade Programs, official service campaigns
o Testing, examination, adjusting, servicing and repair of autos
o Inspect for quality issues with units prior to shipping
o Professionally and courteously interact with other employees, customers, and truck drivers concerning any defects in finished products
o Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made
Compliance & safety
o Maintain safe working environment and follow all policies and procedures regarding safety.
o Review reports and observation of the efficiency of the shop
o Keep up knowledge of MSDS, EPA, and OSHA regulations
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation
$29.26 - $30.44 per hour
Knowledge and Skills Required

• Perform mechanical warranty diagnostics and repairs
• Drive automatic and stick shift vehicle
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
• Correct major repair problems and difficult diagnostic tasks
• Perform Port Upgrade Programs, official service campaigns
• Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines
• Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions
• Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
• Create bill of material (BOM), record labor time, and write detailed repair orders
• Testing, examination, adjusting, servicing and repair of autos

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Automotive Repair and/or Vehicle Maintenance Required
• Valid Driver's License Required
• Must keep up with all certification courses that are required for all OEM customers, CA driver's license

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

• Constantly use right and left foot controls
• Constant use of right and left hands for simple and firm grasping
• Constant use of right and left hands for fine manipulation
• Frequent lift and carry usual 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, climb, reach over shoulder, balance, push, pull, squat, crawl, crouch 5+ hours per day
• Sit, drive, bend, stoop, jump 1-3 hours per day
• Kneel frequently 3-5 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working and Environmental Conditions
The position is based out of the Port Hueneme, CA office at a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment.

• Exposure to change in temperature - indoor/outdoor work
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, auto exhaust etc.
• Will be working with Auto Lift and hand tools

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.