Tampa - Body Shop Technician

Glovis America - 1101 CHANNELSIDE DR, 1101 Channelside Dr, Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Posted Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40+ Hours of Sick
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses

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.

The Body Shop Technician restores vehicles to factory standards through complete automotive body repair and painting processes. Responsibilities include structural and non-structural collision repair; panel straightening and replacement; body filler shaping; surface preparation; masking; priming; color-matching; and high-quality spray application. Performs wet sanding, buffing, and final finish correction to achieve an OEM-level surface, gloss, and texture. They will also ensure disciplined quality control, adherence to safe shop practices, proper use of tools and materials, and on-time delivery of completed vehicles.

• Glass repairs (RR and RI)
• Using all body refinish surfacers
• Repair and refinish vehicle
• Shrinking/sculpture metal panels
• Blocking, wet sanding, hammering, dolling procedures
• Adjusting doors, panels and hoods
• Hazmat training
• Safety knowledge of chemicals and equipment practices
• Mechanic safety knowledge such as how to disconnect vehicles properly prior to performing bodywork
• Raw plastic prepping
• Ecoat prep
• Identify vehicle damage and fill out damage reports
• Communicate with Customer Service Team on any parts needed for purchase
• Review and maintain monthly inspection logs (safety)
• Communicate with Direct Supervisor and provide daily status on production
• Coordinating Workflow based on the direction of Supervisor (FIFO order)
• Directing Body Shop Team Members/Plan of the Day
• Maintain 10-day aged units at a minimum while focusing on dwell
• Maintain material inventory and coordinate on ordering supplies
• Maintain PPG Certification
• Resurface and refinish all (RR/ RI) of all vehicle panels and interiors and color matching for door jambs
• Mixing bench, (how to weigh and use formulas)
• Body Work
  - Panels, Glass, Jambs
• Inspect and notate vehicle damage
• Apply mask tape over vehicle parts/windows
• Buff, Color Sand, Primer, Body filling, Spray inner jambs
• Sealers and seam sealer for new parts Remove/Install windshields
• Undercoating and applying rock guard protector
• Coordinate maintenance on spray booth
• Manage and review paint supply expiration dates
• Train new Body Shop Team Members
• Coordinate with safety on air compressor maintenance

• Automotive/Bodyshop/Mechanic knowledge required
• Welding experience required
• Hazmat/ Safety in body shop industry required
• Able to notate and list details of body shop (parts knowledge) required
• Body refinishing experience required
• Priming experience required
• Body Shop Painting experience required

• High School Diploma/GED Required
  • Associate's Degree Preferred
• 2 Years of Direct Experience in Auto Body Repair and Painting Required
• 5 Years Preferred
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions
• Certified by iCar Required
• Accredited Technical College Required
• OEM Paint Brand Required

• Lift up to 50lbs
• Carry up to 50lbs
• Push/pull
• Kneel
• Squat/crouch
• Sit, stand, walk constantly

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

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

Glovis America - 1101 CHANNELSIDE DR, 1101 Channelside Dr, Tampa, Florida, United States of America