Automotive Body Repairer
Job Summary
Repairs, restores, refinishes, and replaces vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.
General Accountabilities
Reviews damage reports, prepares or reviews repair cost estimates, and plans work to be performed.
Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grinds down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Primes and paints repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.
Removes damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and installs replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Chains or clamps frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Files, grinds, sands and smooths filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment, and trims to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Positions dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beats opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Adjusts or aligns headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Removes small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Fits and secures windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Removes damaged panels and identifies the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Completion of formal training program in automotive body repair or refinishing with at least 2 years related experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication ;Service orientation Monitoring; Critical thinking; Problem solving; Troubleshooting