Automotive Accessory Installer II

Auto Warehousing Company • Richmond, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Auto Warehousing (AWC) is a family-owned and operated company with over 50 years of experience and is a leader in finished vehicle logistics in North America. 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. We are looking for Full-Time Accessory II Installers at our Richmond, CA location. This is a Monday-Friday position with the shift of 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with opportunities for daily and weekend overtime. We offer competitive pay starting at $26.01 per hour with pay increases based on the collective bargaining agreement. No experience is necessary as we provide step-by-step training.

Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Good visual ability.
• 12th grade reading and writing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Follow directions, both written and verbal.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Positively represent AWC.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understand Company and Customer requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic automobiles.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct PDI process as designated.
• Coordinate defective parts with Lead or designated party.
• 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.
• Ensure accessories are installed on designated units.
• Follow safety guidelines and attend safety meetings.
• Inspect finished products being processed incoming materials, parts, and assemblies, etc., for conformance to company standards.
• Insure accessories are installed on designated units.
• Keep Leads, Managers and others informed of significant issues.
• Knowledge and application of Accessory II installation and processes.
• Knowledge of and perform installation of various light to medium accessories using hand tools and power tools.
• Lay out and assemble accessory parts.
• Log processed work into computer program or tracking system as required.
• Meet or exceed established production and quality standards.
• Performs job in a safe manner.
• Read accessory instructions to insure that all correct accessories are installed according to correct specifications and working properly, knowledge of accessory installations.
• Responsible for installation of various factory accessories, using a variety of air, power, and hand tools.
• Select proper units to be accessorized as directed by Lead.
• Train others associates on installations.
• Use various tools to do mechanical repairs or installations on various factory installs.
• Visually verifies that vehicle is damage free.
• Work as part of a team.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Daily clean up.
• Keep tools maintained and secure.
• May remove wrap guard from vehicle exterior.
• Notify supervisor of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
• 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.
• Read, understand, and utilize VIN numbers, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents to complete work.
• Understand policies, including but not limited to company safety policies.
• Upkeep and maintenance of work area.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Other duties assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED