Hueneme Port Team - Master Body Technician
GLOVIS America, Inc.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 com…