Are you an experienced Upholsterer? Canepa is expanding our department and looking for an expert-level auto upholsterer to join our team.

Candidates must have experience in high-end luxury restoration upholstery work with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Your skills must be top notch and produce extremely high-quality results. We are looking for someone who takes direction well and completes the job with limited supervision. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who is dedicated to producing work that will add and sustain value for generations to come!

About Canepa

Canepa is an industry leader in the collector car world, including sales, restoration, and motorsports. We specialize in premium luxury and performance vehicles including, but not limited to: Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, McLaren, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Located in Scotts Valley, California, Canepa is central to the Silicon Valley and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Job Duties:

• All aspects of interior or upholstery restoration, replacement, and repair; from floor to roof, seats, trim and lining.
• Highly customized installations and precision vintage restoration
• Convertible soft top installation
• Versatility in working with a wide variety of premium quality upholstery materials.
• Extensive use of sewing machines and application of various techniques
• Hand-crafted upholstery work required.
• Use of tools and equipment; including drills.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of high-quality upholstery experience required
• Candidates must have some formal education or training in upholstery work, automotive preferred.
• Knowledge of materials (leathers, fabrics, carpets, padding, threads, headliners, convertible tops, and backing materials, etc.)
• Understanding of each material’s suitability for the given application.
• Knowledge of upholstery machinery and equipment.
• Ability to produce Concourse quality upholstery work.

Preferred Skills but not required:

• Knowledge of vintage upholstery production techniques and materials to produce period correct reproductions.
• Experience with a wide variety of marques; German, Italian and American

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k
• Paid Vacation

Job Title: Automotive Upholsterer

Job-Type: Full-time

This is an hourly, non-exempt, in-house position.

Compensation: starts at $38/hr BOE

Please apply with your resume or email it to [email protected]

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Job Type: Full-time

This is NOT a remote or hybrid position.

On-Site Location: Scotts Valley, CA

Compensation: $30-$35/hour BOE – 10/12 hours a day, Monday through Friday

Overtime required, double time opportunities.

We are seeking a seasoned administrative professional to provide executive assistance to the president of Canepa. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to details. This person should have experience working in an office environment, performing executive level administrative duties, and providing support to managers all while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

About Canepa

Canepa is an industry leader in the collector car world, including sales, restoration, and motorsports. We specialize in premium luxury and performance vehicles including, but not limited to: Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, McLaren, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Located in Scotts Valley, California, Canepa is central to the Silicon Valley and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Qualifying Experience:
• Advanced skills in MS Office programs
• Time Management and organizational skills
• Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously with changing priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Dependable, with a high level of work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Attention to detail is a MUST
• Excellent judgement and discretion when handling matters of confidentiality
• Ability to interact well with all levels of staff
• Gatekeeping experience required
• Professional appearance and demeanor necessary
• 5+ years’ experience in an administrative role, preferably Executive Assistant
• Having a very good memory is very important for this role

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Daily administrative and secretarial support to President
• Document editing and proofing
• Tracking projects and timelines
• Travel arrangements and itineraries
• Organize and maintain material files and archives
• Additional responsibilities, projects, and tasks as assigned
• Overtime & late hours (10-12 hours a day Monday- Friday)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation
• 401K

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Job Type: Full-time in Scotts Valley, CA

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. This is not a remote position.

Compensation: $30-$35/hour at 10/12 hours a day; Monday through Friday

Overtime required, double time opportunities.

Please submit your resume here, or email it to [email protected] 

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Parts Advisor

Canepa is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Advisor. The ideal candidate is highly energetic, detail oriented, proactive, and extremely organized. This individual must be quality-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

About Canepa

Canepa is the industry leader in buying, selling, and restoring the highest quality automobiles including, but not limited to: BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. We are in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA. operating out of a new, state-of-the-art facility.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Source hard to find and special order parts.
• Place and track orders. Develop contingency plans for orders that experience delays.
• Receive orders, ensure order correctness, and distribution to shop personnel
• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity
• Ship and confirm delivery of outbound material
• Meet with suppliers and establish and maintain accounts
• Cost out parts and materials on work orders
• Maintain showroom parts counter and inventory
• Internet parts sales

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years Automotive Parts Department Experience
• Ability to work on an individual basis with limited direction
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Internet search engine.
• QuickBooks accounting software a plus, but not required

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Working in a large professional facility
• Opportunity to fast-track experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: Starts at $26/hr BOE

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here or send your resume to [email protected]

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Automotive Service and Documentation Administrator

Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $28.50 – $31.50/hour

Canepa is an industry leader in sales and restoration of the highest quality automobiles including, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, Shelby etc. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. Our state-of-the-art facility is located in the beautiful Scotts Valley, California.

Experience:

• Strong automotive repair and restoration knowledge required
• Ability to understand and write documents using standard automotive language
• Basic photo editing (adding text boxes, pointer arrows, etc. to images)
• Familiar with vehicle transportation, including DOT/FMCSA guidelines
• Familiar with various trucks and trailers used in the automotive industry
• Personable and communicates well with customers, vendors, and all levels of interdependent departments
• Basic PC knowledge, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Organized and detailed
• Calm and works well under pressure
• Positive attitude, good people skills

Responsibilities:

• Produce written documentation of the scope of work performed on each project. Involves interpreting the technicians’ notes, confirming parts are correctly allocated to the project invoice, and reviewing the photo documentation
• Produce photographic record book by printing and sorting project photos into specific job tasks and arranging them in chronological order
• Download digital photo files from the technician’s cameras and sort them into the appropriate files
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the data settings on technician’s cameras
• Produce DVD discs and Flicker files/links for project photos
• Produce operating instructions and lists of recommended fluids, services etc.
• Obtain service records from previous owners/service shops
• Arrange domestic and international transportation of all vehicles to and from
• Provide information to carriers for pick-up and delivery
• Maintain high levels of on time point-to-point deliveries
• Coordinate with buyer or seller of vehicle on status of vehicle transportation
• Communicate the type of transportation required and cost
• Accept payment from customers on cost of transportation
• Coordinate and maintain status of all vehicle movement with transportation companies and internal staff
• Arrange, coordinate, and maintain status of all local test drives and drivers
• Inventory all inbound and outbound parts and accessories for each vehicle
• Complete all transportation paperwork, database, and files associated with all vehicle movement
• Project Maintenance, Closing
• Generate and complete customer project reports of tasks performed
• Identify, consolidate, and print vehicle photographs of tasks completed for customer reports

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here or send your resume to [email protected]

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Fabrication/Machinist/Welder

Canepa is seeking an experienced professional for our fabrication department and machine shop. The ideal candidate works with limited supervision using various machines, hand tools and welders to fabricate automotive parts.

About Canepa

Canepa is the industry leader in buying, selling, and restoring the highest quality automobiles including, but not limited to: BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. We are in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA. operating out of a new, state-of-the-art facility.</P

Job Duties Include:

• Design, fabrication, machine work, problem solving for restoration and racing vehicles
• Create materials list and order materials to complete the job
• Determine materials and processes that were used to produce the original parts
• Design and fabricate special tools to fit unique jobs
• Machine the more complicated parts involving threads, tapers or tolerances
• Machine parts requiring jig bores or precise bolt patterns
• Document and file drawings for parts being produced

Skills Desired:

• Minuimum 3 years Fabrication/Machining/Welding experience
• Automotive experience in high performance and racing cars
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Motivated and fast paced personality with serious work ethic
• Strong management experience
• Computer skills preferred.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Working in a large professional facility
• Opportunity to fast-track experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours per week) – temporary to possible permanent hire.

Compensation: Starts at $36/hr BOE

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Canepa is looking for an Service Writer to join our team! Candidate must possess strong communication skills to deal with customers, employees, and vendors.

This individual must be detail orientated, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

About Canepa

Canepa is the industry leader in buying, selling, and restoring the highest quality automobiles including, but not limited to: BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. We are in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA. operating out of a new, state-of-the-art facility.

Job Description, includes but not limited to:

Project Maintenance, Closing:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Job Title: Service Writer

Job Type: Full-time

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. This is not a remote position.

Compensation: $26.00-$28.50/hour BOE

Please apply with your resume or email it to [email protected]

Please No Phone Calls or Walk-ins.

Auto Body Prepper

Canepa is looking for an Auto Body Prepper. This individual must be quality-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

About Canepa

Canepa is the industry leader in buying, selling, and restoring the highest quality automobiles including, but not limited to: BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. We are in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA. operating out of a new, state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years Auto body experience
• Preferred knowledge of Restoration style of bodywork
• Knowledge of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, surface preparation, undercoat product mixing and application
• Ability to remove and install bolt-on components
• Ability to perform substrate preparation mechanically or chemically

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation
• 401K

Job Title: Auto Body Prepper
Job Type: Full-time
This is a non-exempt, hourly position. This is not a remote position.
Compensation: Starts at $22/hour BOE

Please submit your resume here or send your resume to [email protected]

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Journeyman Detailer

Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00/hour BOE

Canepa is looking for an experienced Auto Detailer to join our team!

Canepa is an industry leader in sales and restoration of the highest quality automobiles including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, Shelby etc. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. Our state-of-the-art facility is in the beautiful Scotts Valley, California.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years working in the automotive detailing industry
• Must have extensive knowledge in all interior and exterior detailing techniques
• Must have experience with detailing products and materials
• Must be fully qualified in buffing and polishing painted surfaces
• Must be fluent in English and must have average English reading and writing comprehension and skills
• Must be punctual, dependable, and be willing to work overtime with short notice

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Working in a large professional facility
• Opportunity to fast-track experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here or send your resume to [email protected]

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Service Technician

Canepa is looking for an Service Technician. This individual must be quality-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of service in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: Starts at $35/hr BOE (40/hrs per week)

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. This is not a remote position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years Automotive Technician Experience
• Must place safety and quality above all else
• Ability to work on an individual basis with limited direction
• Must have complete set of your own standard & metric tools & toolbox
• Must be willing to purchase additional tools as required
• Available to work full time (40 hrs per week, Monday – Friday), and willing to work overtime when necessary
• Must have reliable transportation

The following items are desirable, but not required:

• Strong electrical skills
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Porsche & Mercedes experience
• General Motors experience
• Mobile Audio/Video experience
• Hunter alignment equipment experience

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Working in a large professional facility
• Opportunity to fast-track experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here or send your resume to [email protected]

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Body-Paint Restoration Manager

Canepa is seeking an experienced Body-Paint Restoration Manager. The ideal candidate would have managed a high-level restoration shop and/or owned their own shop and have a thorough understanding of maintaining the highest level of automotive restoration work.

This individual must be quality-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of service in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

About Canepa

Canepa is an industry leader in the collector car world, including sales, restoration, and motorsports. We specialize in premium luxury and performance vehicles including, but not limited to: Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, McLaren, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Located in Scotts Valley, California, Canepa is central to the Silicon Valley and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Qualifications:

• 10 years minimum of related automotive body restoration, paint, and detail experience.
• Experienced in all phases of Body Restoration and Paint
• Extensive background in Concourse level vehicle restoration and preparation.
• Highly experienced with metal and fiberglass body repair and preparation.
• Familiar with PPG products.
• Strong paint finish restoration and vehicle detailing skills.
• Strong Management Experience.
• Motivated and fast paced personality with serious work ethic.
• Excellent computer skills required (Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, etc).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent phone manners, the ability to multitask and make good decisions.
• Ability to manage a staff of 10+ employees.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer interaction and service
• Ensuring and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Quality assurance of work performed/deliverable
• Ensure a safe and productive operation through proper implementations and administration of company policies and procedures
• Assigns work orders; ensuring work is distributed efficiently for the highest shop and technician productivity and standard of repair
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and devise and implement a business plan to meet them
• Direct and implement a mutually profitable business environment with all other departments
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of each project
• Is capable of performing all duties of the restoration body and paint shop
• Effectively communicates all relevant project information throughout organization
• Documents all phases of each project (written and photo)

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental and Vison
• Paid Vacation
• 401K

Compensation: $95,000+/year BOE

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Porsche Technicians 356 to 959

Canepa is an industry leader in sales and restoration of the highest quality automobiles including, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, Shelby etc. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. Our state of the art facility is located in the beautiful Scotts Valley, California.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Porsche Technicians. This individual must be quality minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team. Porsche cars include, 356, 911, 959, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must be a journeyman level Porsche technician with experience on Porsche 356 through 993
• Must have strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Must have a strong understanding of fuel injection systems and controls
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills in hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drivetrain and suspension systems
• Electrical experience
• Experience with basis internal engine repair and setup
• Available to work full time, and willing to work overtime when necessary

Not required but a “plus”:

• Ability to perform alignments using a computer aided alignment rack.
• Ability to mount and balance tires with road force balancer.
• European auto repair experience.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation
• 401K

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here or send your resume to [email protected]

FAX: 831-430-9941
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Journeyman Body Shop Technician

About Canepa

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years Auto Body Experiance
• Must have automotive body shop experience, including paint and dent repair
• Preferred knowledge of restoration style body work
• Strong bodywork skills
• Early domestic and muscle car experience
• Available to work full-time, and willing to work overtime when necessary

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation
• 401K

Please apply with your resume or email it to [email protected]

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Motorsports Technicians

Canepa is an industry leader in sales and restoration of the highest quality automobiles including, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, Shelby etc. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. Our state of the art facility is located in the beautiful Scotts Valley, California.

Canepa is seeking a Motorsports Technician that is interested in taking the next step in their career. This candidate must be quality minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of service in the industry. Applicant must have a broad knowledge base of all mechanical aspects of a vehicle, from suspension and brakes to engine and transmission. Must be highly versatile with superior skills and be able to produce work of the highest quality. Candidate should have exceptional diagnostic ability along with race preparation experience. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

Requirements:

• Race cars and project cars experience
• Porsche (race) engines and gearbox experience
• Able to work to a schedule and take direction
• Have own tools
• Having a racing background is preferred

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation
• 401K

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here

or send your resume to [email protected]
FAX: 831-430-9941
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Upholstery Apprentice

Canepa is looking for an entry level Upholstery Apprentice. Great opportunity to join a team of craftsmen of the highest level restoring, customizing, and building world-class collectable automobiles at our state-of-the-art facility in Scotts Valley, California.

Candidates must have experience in upholstery work with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Your skills must be top notch and produce extremely high-quality results. We need someone who takes direction and completes the job with limited supervision. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who is dedicated to producing work that will add and sustain value for generations to come!

Job Duties Include:

• All aspects of interior or upholstery restoration, replacement, and repair; from floor to roof, seats, trim and lining

• Highly customized installations and precision vintage restoration
• Convertible soft top installation
• Versatility in working with a wide variety of premium quality upholstery materials
• Extensive use of sewing machines and application of various techniques
• Hand-crafted upholstery work required
• Use of tools and equipment; including drills

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have some formal education or training in upholstery work, automotive
  preferred
• Knowledge of materials (leathers, fabrics, carpets, padding, threads, headliners,
  convertible tops, and backing materials, etc.)
• Understanding of each material’s suitability for the given application
• Knowledge of upholstery machinery and equipment
• Ability to produce Concourse quality upholstery work

Preferred Skills but not required:

• Knowledge of vintage upholstery production techniques and materials to produce period
  correct reproductions
• Experience with a wide variety of marques; German, Italian and American

Job Type: Full-time
This is an hourly, non-exempt, in-house position.
Compensation: $20/hr BOE

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here

FAX: 831-430-9941

Job Type: Full-Time
This is not a remote position.

Compensation: Salary Based on Experience

Canepa is looking for an Automotive Marketing Director and Historian to join our team! This individual must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a background in collector car industry.

The ideal candidate will be quality minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of service in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.

Job Duties Include:

• Planning, development and implementation of all the Organization’s marketing strategies, marketing communication, and public relations activities, both external and internal
• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution
• Act as the Organization’s representative with the public
• Coordinate the appearance of all print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, brochures, etc.
• Schedule and lead group tours
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills
• Overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications
• Working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams
• Managing multiple projects at a time

Candidate must have:

• HISTORIC, COLLECTOR AND EXOTIC CAR EXPERIENCE A MUST
• Minimum 5 years experience in marketing, communications or public relations
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred
• Experience developing and managing budgets for department
• Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and page layout
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Motivated and fast paced personality with serious work ethic
• Strong management experience

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Vacation

Apply today for a rewarding and challenging position with one of the industry leaders.

Please submit your resume here

FAX: 831-430-9941
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