Shop and Shipping Associate

JH Motorsports, Inc. (JHM) is a growing company located in Lathrop, CA that designs, manufactures, and sells performance and OEM replacement parts for Audis and Volkswagens. We sell online and over-the-phone retail but are also a full service, performance and repair shop. For Audis and Volkswagens, we perform everything from regularly scheduled maintenance to transmission rebuilds to supercharger kit installations. Additionally, about 70% of our service work is performed on S model and RS model Audis with some A models and VW mixed in.

We are not your average service shop!

• Extensive experience with metal working equipment, angle grinders, speed cut blades, hand drills, drill press, belt sanders, chop saw, band saw, straight drive air grinders, tube/pipe bending press, and manual engine lathe and mills. Proper use, safety, and maintenance on a daily basis.
• Performs machine set‑up from DC to AC on TiG welder as needed per application and base metals.
• Jig and fit up for production:
  Determine if the part needing jigging is for one time use or long term productions. Long term production jigs need to have fit up and tack welding in mind when designing the production jig. Repurpose of scrap or remnants is encouraged first before making a list of materials to be purchased locally or from our vendors. Ensure that the jig has been stiffened and supported accordingly, as welding pulls and shrinks.
• Fab fit up welding for production:
  Performs all fabrication, fit up and welding of all sub parts to be fitted into all approved in‑house production part jigs. Properly fit with the use of metal working shop equipment. Performs welding and cooling techniques to ensure all production parts are good and proper to be shelved for stock or for sale. Works closely with Shipping and Inventory to ensure there are adequate finished parts for back stock depending on sale or session.
  
  Works closely with Technicians for specific on site welding, fabrication and repair needs.
• QC and fitment:
  Quality Control and part finish is determined by how good the welding finish is and jig fitment.
• Use of metric and SAE hand tools on a daily basis. On‑going part fitment, use, and testing may accrue.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders.
• Familiar with a variety of welder concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of all base materials and the correct filler rods for that base material.
• Mechanical/Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to read and understand blueprints, manuals, and work with computers and machines.
• Knowledge of correct shielding gases per base material. This also includes operations of a MIG welder as well.
• Knowledge and performance of a point and shoot digital camera.

• Dexterity:
  Working with their hands, whether directly manipulating components or using controls on an assembly machine.
• Strength:
  Requires strength to lift heavy objects during the fabrication/assembly process.
• Stamina:
  Standing for long periods of time often doing repetitive motions.
• Loud noises and bright lights from objects being welded.
• Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The Fabricator/Welder reports to the Lead Welder/Fabricator, Shop Foreman and General Manager.

• Stakeholder liaison between customers and the service shop/parts store.
• Prepare sales orders, work orders, and estimates.
• Track repair status and communicate updates to customers.
• Conduct test drives and provide customer education on vehicle performance.
• Assist in scheduling and distributing work to staff.

• Knowledge of Audi/VW/Porsche cars and parts (Preferred).
• Good overall mechanical aptitude, ability to understand how automotive parts and systems work.
• Experience in sales and customer service.
• Drive for positive and professional communication with others, both team members and customers.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Quality focus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s…