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Graphic Designer

United Pacific Industries (UPI) is an industry leader in the big rig truck accessories and classic hot-rod accessories market. We are currently searching for a Graphic Designer to assist the creative team.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Assist and collaborate directly with a Design Manager and creative team.

· Photoshop retouch and color correct product and lifestyle images from raw image sources as needed.

· Design and execute concepts for web, social media, digital ad and print and email marketing

· Use existing graphic template and branding guideline to deliver high quality design materials like flyers, product catalogs, POP, tradeshows and advertising, and more.

· Create and design monthly flyer for Sales Department

· Design outstanding graphic layout using typography skills.

· Optimize online image

· Assists with other jobs in marketing department as needed.

· Prepare final press-ready files based on vendor output specs.

· Organize, maintain, and distribute images files.

· Design webpage layout using CMS

Requirements:

· MUST HAVE A STRONG PORTFOLIO

· Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and understanding of assorted color spaces – for example: RGB, CMYK, Bit Depth.

· Proficiency in Salesforce Email Studio or commonly used email marketing platform like Mailchimp or Constant Contact

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Collaborative team member who is coachable and open to learning new ideas.

· Highly organized and ability to complete the project on time.

· 1-2 years of graphic design and professional experience

· College associates degree or above preferred

· Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

· Expert understanding of fonts and vector-based vs. raster-based design.

· Familiarity with Mac OS.

· Product photography experience is a plus, but not necessary because we will train you.

· Automotive aftermarket experience is a plus, but not necessary.

· Bilingual mandarin Chinese a plus, but not necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $30.03 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Long Beach, CA 90808: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Beach, CA 90808

United Pacific Long Beach, CA

Job   |   POSTED: 02/13/2023
 Product Return & Logistic Specialist

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

Job   |   POSTED: 09/12/2022
Technical Sales, Customer Service Representative

 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

Job   |   POSTED: 08/25/2022
Job opportunities at Bowler Performance

PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION BUILDER

We need talented, passionate and motivated candidates who can work well with existing team members. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience with transmission tear down, prep and building. Must have experience with 4L80E, 4L60E, 4R70W, 700-R4 transmissions and would prefer some experience with manual transmissions. Must understand the aftermarket performance industry, we do not build to factory specifications, we build to a higher standard with the highest quality parts. Must supply your own basic tools, we will provide specialty tools. Must have basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks. The qualified candidate must have the ability to handle a transmission from start to finish. The candidate must understand quality, cleanliness and attention to detail. We do not cut corners, all transmissions are hand built by one technician, we focus on quality, all valve bodies are completely disassembled, vacuum tested and built back to the highest standards. Must have excellent work ethic and an understanding of critical time lines. The candidate must be outgoing and able to converse with the customers about his/her transmission needs.

Salary Based on Experience

Insurance Offered

PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION SHOP MECHANIC

We need talented, passionate and motivated candidates who can work well with existing team members. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience with mechanical working of muscle cars and performance vehicles. The qualified candidate must have a common understanding of transmissions, converters, clutches and hydraulics. Must have experience with fabrication, 12 volt wiring & electronics, welding, basic lathe & mill operation, problem solving and be able to understand fitment and design of products associated with installing an updated transmission into a muscle car, classic or street rods; crossmembers, hydraulics, wiring & tunnel modifications. Must supply your own basic tools, we will provide specialty tools. Must have basic computer skills. The qualified candidate must be self motivated and and able to handle the project from start to finish. The candidate must understand quality, cleanliness and attention to detail. Must have excellent work ethic and an understanding of critical time lines. The candidate must be outgoing and able to converse with the customers about his/her project needs.

Salary Based on Experience

Insurance Offered

CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES

We need talented, passionate and motivated candidates who can work well with existing team members. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience with sales in the aftermarket performance automotive industry. The qualified candidate must have a basic understanding of transmissions, converters, clutch and hydraulics. Must be able to multi-task, answer multiple phones and understand the importance of fist-class customer service. The qualified candidate must have experience with Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, UPS World Ship, basic computer skills and have excellent phone and personal communication. Must have excellent work ethic and an understanding of critical time lines. The candidate must be outgoing and able to converse with the customers about his/her project needs.

Salary Based on Experience

Insurance Offered

CNC DESIGN & OPERATOR

Bowler Performance is growing their design and manufacturing. We need talented, passionate and motivated candidates who can work well with existing team members. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience programming, setup and operation of Haas CNC mills. Experience with Solidworks and Mastercam required. The qualified candidate must have the ability to multi-task. Must have excellent work ethic and a understand critical time lines. We are expanding our own product line, in house design and manufacturing as well as taking on high end one-off design and machining of automotive parts for other established customers. The candidate must be outgoing and able to converse with the customers about his/her project needs.

Salary Based on Experience

Insurance Offered

SHIPPING / RECEIVING AND INVENTORY MANAGER

Bowler Performance Transmissions is a growing manufacturing corporation seeking a candidate who can mesh with the existing team members. The candidate must be capable of lifting up to 100 lbs, drive a fork lift, understand the importance of quality and attention to detail. The job will include responsibility of managing inventory, sourcing parts, reading CAD prints, controlling product cost as well as shipping cost. The candidate must also be able to answer technical questions regarding installation of these products. Vehicle knowledge, particularly Automotive Aftermarket knowledge, Is very important. The candidate must be outgoing and able to converse with the customer about his/her vehicle project. Candidate must be sales oriented and have a sense of urgency to accomplish goals. A high school diploma Is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. Candidate must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Candidate will use a PC based computer for all work. All Interested candidates should send their resumes.

Salary Based on Experience

Insurance Offered

Bowler Performance Lawrenceville, IL

Job   |   POSTED: 04/29/2022
Experienced Body Shop Technician

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.

Job   |   POSTED: 10/20/2021
Classic Car Master Assembly/Restoration Technician

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

Job   |   POSTED: 07/06/2021
Experienced Automotive Fabricator

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

Job   |   POSTED: 09/11/2020
Want to join the TEAM at LGE-CTS?

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 info@lge-cts.com

Job   |   POSTED: 05/12/2020
We’re Hiring!

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

Goolsby Customs Hueytown, AL

Job   |   POSTED: 04/16/2020
Machine Shop – Lathe or Mill Person

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

Baer Brakes Phoenix, AZ

Job   |   POSTED: 03/02/2020
DeatschWerks Technical Manager

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 HR@deatschwerks.com

CBN company profile Vancouver, WA

Job   |   POSTED: 07/15/2019
Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Mac’s Tie Downs Sagle, ID

Job   |   POSTED: 07/31/2018
Rev up your automotive career by joining Team RideTech

RideTech Jasper, IN

Job   |   POSTED: 03/09/2018
We are hiring! Check out our new careers page if you would like to join our growing Lokar team!!

Job   |   POSTED: 03/09/2018
TREMEC leads the industry in quality, innovation, value and performance. We are always looking for talented individuals to join us.

TREMEC Novi, MI

Job   |   POSTED: 02/21/2018
Sheet metal fabricator

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 jesse@greeningautocompany.com

Greening Auto Company Cullman, AL

Job   |   POSTED: 01/05/2018
Paint, Body, Fab, General assymbly

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

Goolsby Customs Hueytown, AL

Job   |   POSTED: 01/03/2018
Receiving Clerk

RideTech Jasper, IN

Job   |   POSTED: 10/03/2017