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Now Hiring Marketing and Sales Assistant for Muscle Car Restoration Shop – Full Time

We’re looking for a Sales and Marketing Assistant who is a highly motivated, creative individual with experience and a passion for connecting with current and future customers. That passion comes through as she/he engages with customers on a daily basis, with the ultimate goal of building relationships to help with promoting our company in a positive and exciting manner.

This position works with both the Sales and Marketing Teams.

Sales Assistant Responsibilities Include:

• Taking calls, providing updates, or messages for sales team
• Follow up with sales leads, inquiries, and updates
• Scheduling calls and meetings with sales team and technicians
• Distributing information to customers and leads
• Photos
• Inspection results
• Video updates
• Following up with sales leads in generated on social platforms
• Recording notes from technician inspection calls into spreadsheets
• Assisting Culture Coordinator with Customer Appreciation Programs
• Assisting sales team with correspondence distribution

Marketing Responsibilities Include:

• Daily Marketing department administrative tasks
• Support marketing executives in organizing various online and in person projects
• Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend to them to facilitate their success
• Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts, including distributing videos to key outlets
• Working with manufacturers to cross promote
• Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships

Skills:

• Proven experience as a marketing assistant
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Creative Copywriting / Use of AI tools
• Social Media reporting/analytics
• Ability to manage all aspects of events
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Excellent knowledge of Google Apps
• Knowledge of photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom preferred)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• High School diploma; BSc in Marketing, Business or relevant field is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of enthusiast automotive market is a big plus

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Based on experience

Preferred Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Red Bud IL

On site in our place of business, some remote opportunities

We offer a 40 hour work week with optional overtime available. We pay holidays, vacation, and provide health insurance, 401K, life insurance, dental & vision. Excellent opportunities for training and career growth. Great crew to work with. Excellent working environment with an innovative team ready to set your creativity free!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Fill Out Online Job Application Below!

Join Our Enthusiastic Team!

If you have a deep love for classic cars, take pride in your craftsmanship, and possess the skills to bring engines back to life, we want to hear from you! At the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, you’ll have the opportunity to work on remarkable projects and collaborate with fellow automotive enthusiasts.

About The V8 Speed and Resto Shop:

We value the well-being of our Team and their families above all else, and we all focus on generating the best employee and customer experience possible. Our core values center around the way we treat people and would like to be treated. We live and breathe classics, customs, restored and modified muscle cars, restomods, pro-touring cars, and more at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. We take pride in meticulously restoring and customizing vintage vehicles, and our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail sets us apart in the industry. We understand the significance of these cars to their owners and treat them as such. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who share a common passion for automotive excellence.

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Purpose:

• We believe in the importance of classic vehicles not only as historical objects, but for their personal significance to enthusiasts and their families, and for the joy they bring to the world.
• We believe in the importance of the automobile industry as a workspace where people of all skill sets and in all areas of business can thrive working around special vehicles that ignite their passion.
• We believe that dream cars can and do exist, and that our team is here to build them.

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Mission Statement:

• To connect people with the best times of their lives through things with wheels.

Values Statement:

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop achieves our goals and the goals of our customers by applying the following core values to everything we do:

• Happiness
• Quality
• Respect
• Honesty
• Loyalty
• Teamwork
• Passion
• Innovation

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Vision Statement:

• To ensure that automobile enthusiasts will always have a trusted, talented, and passionate source to provide services they need to enjoy their special vehicles.
• To always provide a healthy, safe, creative, and respectful workplace where our team can enhance their skills and abilities and enjoy satisfying and rewarding careers.

LINK: ABOUT THE V8 SPEED AND RESTO SHOP

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is a great working environment with awesome teammates and lots of cool tools and equipment to grow your abilities. We have a backlog of work and are always looking to build better, more creative hot rods, customs, and muscle cars. We are located in a small, safe midwestern town of Red Bud Illinois.

If you want consistent, rewarding work every day, every week, building award winning show cars this is a job for you! We are hiring for this Sales and Marketing Assistant job opening now.

Are you an experienced auto body repair technician? Are you passionate about breathing new life into classic cars? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a skill set that transforms vehicles into automotive masterpieces? If so, the V8 Speed and Resto Shop is looking for you! We are a renowned automotive restoration and customization shop with a great Team culture, competitive salaries, and outstanding benefits. We are seeking a talented and experienced Auto Body Technician to join our dynamic team.

Auto Body Technician Job Description:

As an Auto Body Technician specializing in restoration and custom cars, you will play a vital role in transforming vintage vehicles into works of art in our body shop. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including bodywork, panel installation and fitment, minor ding / dent repair, fitting of trim, block sanding of fillers, and primers, and body assembly. Your expertise will help preserve the timeless beauty of classic cars while adding custom modifications to meet our clients’ unique visions. You will be a critical member of the team working to perfect our customers’ dream cars!

Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform top-notch automotive body restoration, including body filler application, sanding, panel fitment, and installation on classics, customs, and muscle cars.
• Test fit, modify, and perform final assembly on body panels, trim, and other exterior items.
• Collaborate with our passionate team to ensure every project meets our high standards of quality.

Auto Body Technician Skills, Experience, and Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Auto Body Technician, with a focus on restoration and customization.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive bodywork and repair techniques.
• Proficient in welding, metalworking, and fabrication for vehicle restoration.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently on projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for overcoming challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach.
• Passion for custom cars and the automotive culture.

Join Our Enthusiastic Team!

If you have a deep love for classic cars, take pride in your craftsmanship, and possess the skills to elevate automotive restoration and customization, we want to hear from you! At V8 Speed and Resto Shop, you’ll have the opportunity to work on remarkable projects and collaborate with fellow automotive enthusiasts.

Fill Out Online Job Application!

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the application link below. We look forward to speaking with you and welcome an exceptional Auto Body Technician like you to our team!

About The V8 Speed and Resto Shop:

We value the well-being of our Team and their families above all else, and we all focus on generating the best employee and customer experience possible. Our core values center around the way we treat people and would like to be treated. We live and breathe classics, customs, restored and modified muscle cars, restomods, pro-touring cars, and more at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. We take pride in meticulously restoring and customizing vintage vehicles, and our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail sets us apart in the industry. We understand the significance of these cars to their owners and treat them as such. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who share a common passion for automotive excellence.

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Purpose:

• We believe in the importance of classic vehicles not only as historical objects, but for their personal significance to enthusiasts and their families, and for the joy they bring to the world.
• We believe in the importance of the automobile industry as a workspace where people of all skill sets and in all areas of business can thrive working around special vehicles that ignite their passion.
• We believe that dream cars can and do exist, and that our team is here to build them.

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Mission Statement:

• To connect people with the best times of their lives through things with wheels.

Values Statement:

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop achieves our goals and the goals of our customers by applying the following core values to everything we do:

• Happiness
• Quality
• Respect
• Honesty
• Loyalty
• Teamwork
• Passion
• Innovation

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Vision Statement:

• To ensure that automobile enthusiasts will always have a trusted, talented, and passionate source to provide services they need to enjoy their special vehicles.
• To always provide a healthy, safe, creative, and respectful workplace where our team can enhance their skills and abilities and enjoy satisfying and rewarding careers.

LINK: ABOUT THE V8 SPEED AND RESTO SHOP

This Auto Body Technician job opening requires experience. This is not an entry level position.

• This position requires big picture thinking and a great attitude.
• This is a full-time position. Shop hours are 8-5 Monday – Friday (Technician Hours 7AM – 3:30PM optional)

• This job opening provides many benefits. We provide paid health insurance – PPO Health, Dental, Vision insurance 75% company paid. Paid time off starts accruing on day 1. Paid Holidays, 401(k) 3% matching, Flexible schedule, Company Paid $50K Life insurance, Employee discounts on parts, Provide in-house and out of shop training.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is a great working environment with awesome teammates and lots of cool tools and equipment to grow your abilities. We have a backlog of work and are always looking to build better, more creative hot rods, customs, and muscle cars. We are located in a small, safe midwestern town of Red Bud Illinois.

If you want consistent, rewarding work every day, every week, building award winning show cars this is a job for you! We are hiring for this auto body shop job opening now.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Join Our Team as an Upholstery Technician for Restoration and Custom Cars at V8 Speed and Resto Shop!

Are you passionate about breathing new life into classic cars? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a skill set that transforms vehicles into automotive masterpieces? If so, V8 Speed and Resto Shop is looking for you! We are a renowned automotive restoration and customization shop, and we are seeking a talented and experienced Upholstery Technician to join our dynamic team.

About Us:

At V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we live and breathe classics, customs, restored and modified muscle cars, restomods, pro-touring cars, and more. We take pride in meticulously restoring and customizing vintage vehicles, and our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail sets us apart in the industry. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who share a common passion for automotive excellence.

The Role:

As an Upholstery Technician specializing in restoration and custom cars, you will play a vital role in transforming vintage vehicles into works of art. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including; pattern making, sewing various materials, vinyl wrapping, spray glue techniques, interior assembly knowledge, deconstruction & documentation, interior fabrication and wood working. Your expertise will help preserve the timeless beauty of classic cars while adding custom modifications to meet our clients’ unique visions. You will be a critical member of the team working to perfect our customers’ dream cars!

Responsibilities:

• Perform top-notch interior craftsmanship installation on classics, customs, and muscle cars.
• Execute and ensure highest quality of interior fabrication and perform final interior assembly on seats, door panels, headliners, trim, and other interior items.
• Collaborate with our passionate team to ensure every project meets our high standards of quality.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an upholstery technician, with a focus on restoration and customization.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive upholstery work and repair techniques.
• Proficient in sewing, deconstruction and assembly of car interior, wood working skills, vinyl wrapping, pattern making and interior fabrication for vehicle restoration.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently on projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for overcoming challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach.
• Passion for custom cars and the automotive culture.

Join Our Enthusiastic Team!

If you have a deep love for classic cars, take pride in your craftsmanship, and possess the skills to elevate automotive restoration and customization, we want to hear from you! At V8 Speed and Resto Shop, you’ll have the opportunity to work on remarkable projects and collaborate with fellow automotive enthusiasts.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the application link below We can’t wait to welcome an exceptional Upholstery Technician like you to our team!

LINK: ABOUT THE V8 SPEED AND RESTO SHOP

This position requires big picture thinking and a great attitude. Shop hours are 8-5 Monday – Friday (Technician Hours 7AM – 3:30PM optional)

Experience required! This is not an entry level position.

We provide PPO Health, Dental, Vision insurance 75% company paid. Paid time off after 90 days, Paid Holidays, 401(k) 3% matching, Flexible schedule, Company Paid $50K Life insurance, Employee discounts on parts, Provide in-house and out of shop training.

Great working environment and awesome teammates to work with as well as lots of cool tools and equipment to grow your abilities. We are located in a small, safe midwestern town of Red Bud Illinois.

If you want consistent, rewarding work every day, every week, building award winning show cars this is a job for you!

About Us:

We have been in business for over 24 years and are considered a leader in the industry selling transmission-related products worldwide.

Refer to our website at www.moderndriveline.com for details.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a highly motivated, conscientious self-starter with a positive attitude that can multi-task and work effectively as a member of our team. Must be dependable, willing to learn, adaptable to change, and accountable regarding work-related demands. Automotive parts familiarity, understanding of inventory packaging, and product issue resolution is a must.

Job Schedule:

Full-Time (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)

Qualifications:

• Experience with product receiving and return items inspection
• Ability to investigate, resolve, communicate and record findings
• Familiarity with packaging and securing items for shipment
• Proficient with a computer (MS Office, QuickBooks)

Job Summary:

Product Return: This portion of the role is key in assessing the condition of return parts, determination of refund values, and deciding the final inventory status. Includes receiving customer returns, verifying item conditions, communicating with sales associates, consulting with production personnel, recording observation data, and updating the inventory system. It requires adherence and enforcement of our customer return policy, and inventory maintenance of any scratch and/or dent items.

Logistic Freight: This portion of the role is responsible for preparing customer orders for domestic and international freight shipments. Includes order system monitoring, calculating weight measurements, pulling items from stock, packaging products, updating order status, filling out the appropriate paperwork, and scheduling freight carrier pickups.

This person is also expected to participate in restocking efforts and clean-up duties to maintain a ready, organized and safe work environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Verify customer return items, record findings, and provide details to sales staff
• Maintain scratch and dent product inventory
• Provide freight delivery quotes (estimate weight, measurements, and cost)
• Prepare carrier paperwork, package items securely, and schedule freight pickups
• Stage and monitor completed freight orders waiting for pickup
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned or needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Clean, organize and re-stock work areas
• Appropriately dispose of recyclable scrap and waste material
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• Ability to reach over and around objects to lift, move or place materials in designated areas (includes bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulder height)
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds with assistance
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Understand written and verbal instructions
• Verbally communicate with co-workers and managers in a productive manner

Working Conditions:

• Temperature variances are consistent with a normal warehouse work environment and must be able to tolerate warm and cold depending on seasonal weather conditions
• The position will require strength and stamina to complete tasks
• Availability to occasionally work overtime to meet business needs

Benefits:

• Simple IRA Plan (includes matching program)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Enthusiastic teamwork environment

 MDL is hiring a sales and technical services representative with a comprehensive understanding and passion for the car industry as well as strong mechanical aptitude.

About Us:

Modern Driveline Inc. is a manual transmission conversion specialist located in Caldwell, Idaho. We engineer, develop, and sell conversion packages for 5 & 6 Speed overdrive transmissions and related installation components for ALL major Manufacturers as well as Hot-Rods, Kit Cars, Customs and Trucks.
We specialize in complete solutions based on customers’ needs ranging from vintage, classics, hot rod & modern muscle cars. We have been in business for over 23 years and are a leader in this industry selling products across the globe.

Refer to our website at www.moderndriveline.com for details.

Technical Sales, Customer Service Representative – Job Posting

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a highly motivated, conscientious self-starter with a positive attitude that can multi-task and work effectively as a member of our team.
This position requires you to be flexible, adaptable to change and accountable regarding work demands.
You must be able to schedule and manage follow-through to customers, staff, and tasks at hand.

Job Schedule:

Full-Time (Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm)
- Overtime is available.

Qualifications:

• Looking for an upbeat person that communicates well
• You must possess good customer service and phone skills
  - Previous experience is a considered a plus.
• Individual must be focused and able to retain knowledge quickly.
• Willing to travel to automotive trade shows.
• Work well in a professional manner with the public.
• You must have a working knowledge of flywheel, clutch, hydraulic system, transmission setup to build on.
• High School Degree required; college degree preferred.
• Automotive knowledge and experience are required.
• You must be able to Operate Windows 10 and later PC operating system
• Having the ability to work in Microsoft Suite including:
  - Outlook, Excel, Word, and Quick Books
  - Familiarity with Teams software would be a plus.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Answering phone incoming calls, calling customers as needed
• Writing estimates & answering technical questions by phone or email communication.
• Respond to sales e-mails, daily
• Assist with technical customer support by phone and email.
• Additional tasks involve working in MDL-sponsored forums to support MDL-related business.
• Coordinating with our shipping & logistics Team.

  * On-the-job training will be provided *

Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan (which includes a matching program)
• Health Insurance (Medical,  Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance availability
• Paid time off
• A friendly team, work environment

We are looking to add “experienced” automotive body shop & paint techs to join our team of craftsman.

Applicants should have strong:

• Experience within the automotive restoration industry or similar
• Skill set in straightening & gapping body panels, & filler work to a high level
• Extremely detail orientated with good communication skills.
• Paint tech – must be able to perform high level paint work in both solid & metallics in a high level finish.

We are looking for a master assembly/restoration technician to join our crew. The ideal candidate needs to be able to think outside the box when issues arise, be forward thinking, and have excellent troubleshooting skills. The candidate would be performing final assembly on high end classic car restorations.

Applicants should have strong:

• Ability to rebuild door assemblies, install door glass & align, and wing windows.
• Ability to install weather stripping & exterior trim.
• Ability to hang & align sheet metal.
• Being detailed oriented is a must.

To learn more about MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration, please check out our website, and click on the video link.

Metalworks Classics Auto Resoration & Speed Shop - Eugene, OR

MetalWorks is looking to add an "experienced" automotive fabricator with a background in building cars to our team of seasoned craftsmen.

Applicants should have strong:

• knowledge in "automotive" sheet metal fab & shaping
• welding skill set in both MIG & TIG
• experience with rust repair & panel replacement
• 5 years minimum experience in automotive building

We are passionate about motorsports and we are looking for someone who is just as passionate about what they do! We all have OUR thing, and we are looking for someone that does THEIR thing exceptionally well. So if you believe in what you do, write us a letter telling us why you would love to work here with us, and what you would bring to the table.

Send all Resumes to [email protected]

Goolsby Customs is looking to add some talented individuals to our team. To apply online CLICK HERE or Send resume to, [email protected]
#goolsbycustoms #hiring #fabshop #paintshop #bodyshop #weld #tigweld #fabrication #performance #metalshaping #fab #hotrods #musclecars #protouring #classics

The ideal person will be highly motivated, able to work with others as well as being detailed oriented. Good attendance and punctuality a must. The job will require this person to be able to perform full set up's through first article as well as operate.

Experience:

• Must have own hand and basic measuring tools
• Must have a min of 5yrs set up and troubleshooting experience
• Must be able read and edit programs and prints
• Must be able to set-up first run jobs including machining fixtures
• Must have an understanding of cutting tools, speeds feeds
• Must be able to set up vertical and horizontals
• Lathe experience a plus

Hours:

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• 7am-3:30pm

Role

• Lead day to day management of 3-5 technical department employees
  • Technical and warranty support of DW products
  • Existing product maintenance and improvement
  • New product development
• Technical education and training (internal and external)
• Networking and relationship development among industry peers and opinion leaders
• Technical marketing

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Need a well rounded experienced sheet metal fabricator.  Being well rounded means that if you can do other things like wiring or mechanical work that is added value to us.  We typically like to do a week of trial work to see if the fit is good for you and us.   Please email resemes or questions to [email protected]

Goolsby Customs is looking to add in all departments. Applicants must be experienced in the custom car / hotrod industry.