Hueneme Port Team - Master Body Technician

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 Master Automotive Body Technician performs the most advanced body, structural, panel, cosmetic, and vehicle restoration work on premium Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. Serving as the senior technical expert for body repair and restoration, this position independently evaluates vehicle damage, determines appropriate repair methods, and performs complex repairs using OEM specifications, advanced measuring systems, specialized tools, and precision repair techniques.  Working on high-value luxury vehicles requires exceptional craftsmanship, technical judgment, and attention to fit, finish, structural integrity, and vehicle appearance. The Master Body Technician is responsible for ensuring repairs maintain Jaguar Land Rover engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, corrosion protection, quality standards, and vehicle value. The position also provides technical leadership by resolving complex body repair issues, mentoring technicians, and promoting the highest standards of workmanship and quality.

Responsibilities 

Primary

• Advanced Body & Structural Repair: Perform master-level diagnosis and repair of complex body, structural, panel, and exterior vehicle damage in accordance with Jaguar Land Rover OEM specifications.
• Damage Assessment: Independently inspect and evaluate vehicle damage, determine repairability, identify appropriate repair methods, and recommend repair versus replacement of affected components.
• Structural Measurement & Alignment: Utilize computerized and precision measuring systems to identify dimensional deviations and restore vehicle structures, body panels, and mounting locations to manufacturer specifications.
• Advanced Metal Repair: Perform complex repair and restoration of aluminum, high-strength steel, advanced alloys, and other specialized automotive materials using manufacturer-approved techniques.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair, replace, fit, and align body panels, doors, hoods, liftgates, fenders, quarter panels, bumpers, structural components, and related assemblies.
• Premium Vehicle Restoration: Restore high-value Jaguar Land Rover vehicles to factory-level appearance, dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and quality following transportation, production, or handling damage.
• Advanced Technical Troubleshooting: Serve as the senior technical escalation resource for difficult body, structural, fitment, water intrusion, wind noise, panel alignment, and repair-quality concerns.
• OEM Repair Compliance: Interpret and apply manufacturer body repair manuals, engineering specifications, repair procedures, dimensional measurements, material requirements, and technical bulletins.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct comprehensive inspections of completed repairs to verify structural integrity, panel alignment, gaps, flushness, fit, finish, sealing, corrosion protection, and overall workmanship.
• High-Value Asset Responsibility: Perform precision repairs on premium luxury vehicles where improper repair techniques can result in significant vehicle damage, diminished vehicle value, warranty exposure, rework, production delays, or customer dissatisfaction.

Secondary

• Identify hidden or secondary vehicle damage discovered during disassembly and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Remove and reinstall vehicle trim, moldings, glass-related components, lighting assemblies, sensors, wiring, interior components, and other equipment necessary to complete body repairs.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, paint, quality, and diagnostic technicians when repairs involve multiple vehicle systems.
• Recognize repairs that may affect cameras, radar sensors, parking sensors, components, or other electronic systems and ensure appropriate diagnostic or calibration procedures are initiated.
• Perform corrosion prevention, seam sealing, cavity protection, sound-deadening, and other manufacturer-required restoration procedures following body repairs. Identify recurring damage or repair-quality concerns and recommend improvements to repair methods, tooling, processes, and technician training.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and technical assignments as required to support operational objectives, customer requirements, and business needs.

Other duties as assigned

Compensation pay range

$82,848 - $95,139 per year

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
• Minimum 5 years of direct automotive body repair, panel repair and vehicle restoration
• Must have experience with Jaguar-Land Rover, Luxury vehicles, or high-end vehicles
• I-CAR certification or ASE equivalent collision-repair certification preferred
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions 

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of torque specifications, precision measurement techniques, and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Skilled in the installation, integration, and validation of high-value luxury vehicle accessories and complex vehicle systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex technical information, engineering specifications, and manufacturer procedures.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and lifting devices while following all applicable safety procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of automotive mechanical, electrical, electronic, HVAC, and computer-controlled vehicle systems preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Jaguar Land Rover accessory installation procedures, engineering specifications, and quality standards preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of OEM diagnostic software, vehicle programming, module configuration, and software update procedures preferred.

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

• Frequent lift and carry usual 15 lbs, max 30 lbs
• Sit, drive, climb, crouch occasionally, 1-3 hours per day
• Stand and walk constantly, 5+ hours per day
• Bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, balance, push, pull, kneel, squat 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

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at Port Hueneme, CA

• Frequent use of both hands for simple and firm grasping
• Will be operating automotive lifts, printers, computers, scanners
• Will be writing and using precision electrical wiring

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to automobile exhaust, fuel, chemical cleaners, adhesives

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.