Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:25

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Customer Satisfaction Expert: Rolling Big Power is hiring a customer satisfaction expert to provide the highest level of customer service and sales to consumers and channel partners, make outbound sales calls to customers and occasionally travel to customers to make in-person sales calls and discuss strategic initiatives. A minimum of five years’ sales experience within the truck/automotive industry is a must.

Product Data Specialist: Motovicity Distribution Inc. is hiring a product data specialist responsible for the accuracy and integrity of parts product data in the company’s Product Information Management (PIM) system. This position will be the data gatekeeper and work with internal employees, data services and suppliers to ensure Motovicity has the best data in the industry. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree or higher and previous data manipulation experience.

Operations and Logistics Manager: Piston Driven LLC  is hiring an operations and logistics manager responsible for short- and long-term operations and logistics, including maintaining and preparing a combination of 10 trucks and trailers for 8–10 shows per year, and controlling the receiving and organization of merchandise pre- and post-show. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and a self starter and have the ability to keep equipment, warehouse and assets exceptionally clean.

Cylinder Head Technician: Summit Racing Equipment is hiring a cylinder head technician to plan, organize and operate machining centers; assemble, flow test and package heads for shipment to customers; maintain accurate records of work performed; manage supplies and equipment; assist manufacturing personnel in machining, turning, cleaning, inspecting, assembly and any other duties required in a team environment; and run the CNC and other machines. Candidates must have a high school diploma, automotive machine shop training and two years of experience measuring and gauging equipment.

Oracle Developer: FOX Factory Inc. is hiring an Oracle developer to design, develop and deliver database and application components for the company’s global single-instance Oracle E-Business Suite using the Oracle development toolset. The position is full-stack development working in a team environment. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in computer science, IT, programing, development and/or equivalent, and five to seven years as an Oracle developer.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:24

By SEMA Editors

Toyota CorollaThe SEMA Garage, in partnership with Toyota, will hold a Measuring Session for the ’19 Corolla Hatchback on Tuesday, November 27.

The SEMA Garage, in partnership with Toyota, will hold a Measuring Session for the ’19 Corolla Hatchback, Tuesday, November 27.

To participate in the Toyota Corolla Hatchback Measuring Session, SEMA members can register for a time slot in the morning or afternoon on the Measuring Session's event page. The vehicles will be available in various stages of disassembly, and mechanics will be on-site to help with additional requests, if necessary.

For 2019, Toyota constructed the Corolla to be lower, wider and shorter than previous models. The hatchback features a 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine, with direct injection inline four-cylinder engine and a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (IMT).

The event, open to SEMA members only, will include breakfast at 7:30 a.m., and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Each session will include a short presentation from the Toyota marketing team.

Read more and register for the Toyota Corolla Hatchback Measuring Session.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:18
Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:17

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:15

The RPM Act needs your support.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:15

The RPM Act needs your support.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:15

The RPM Act needs your support.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:15

The RPM Act needs your support.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:12

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 16:45

By Della Domingo

Kyle TuckerTucker’s ’69 Camaro (sponsored by exhibitor ARP) beat out the amazing builds of Top 4 finalists Eddie Pettus (’32 Willys aircraft refueling truck, BASF), Rod Nielsen (’72 Mazda R100, Tire Stickers), and Young Gun Kyle Kuhnhausen (’72 Nissan 240Z, Young Guns Regional Winner from Goodguys).

Kyle Tucker was crowned the winner of the fifth-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition for his ’69 Chevy Camaro during SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party.

Tucker’s ’69 Camaro (sponsored by exhibitor ARP) beat out the amazing builds of Top 4 finalists Eddie Pettus (’32 Willys aircraft refueling truck, BASF), Rod Nielsen (’72 Mazda R100, Tire Stickers), and Young Gun Kyle Kuhnhausen (’72 Nissan 240Z, Young Guns Regional Winner from Goodguys).

All four builders will be featured along with many other SEMA Show builders in a new episode of the TV special “SEMA: Battle of the Builders.” Hosted by Adrienne “AJ” Janic and racer Tanner Foust, the fifth-annual “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special will air on the Velocity Channel at 10:00 p.m. on January 7, 2019.

The 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition included submissions from seasoned builders as well as new customizers, representing an elite group of individuals who demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs. The program was expanded this year to recognize winners in each of the four different categories, with Tucker also winning the Hot Rod title, Pettus earning the Truck/Off-Road honor, Nielsen scoring in Sport Compact and Kuhnhausen in Young Guns.

Industry experts RJ DeVera (Meguiar’s), David Freiburger (Motor Trend Group) and Fred Williams (Motor Trend Group) narrowed down the field of nearly 300 entries, an increase in participation from last year, to the Top 10 in each category before selecting the Top 12 builds overall. The 12 finalists then took over judging duties and voted to name Tucker the overall winner.

For more information about the 2018 Battle of the Builders competition and to see behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of some of this year's contestants, visit www.sema.org/botb or SEMA’s YouTube channel.