Body Shop Technician - Experienced

Key Responsibilities

• Complete necessary fiberglass fabrications and repairs utilizing appropriate techniques. Soak fiber glass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thickness
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
• Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling
• Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that used hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
• Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches, fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
• Apply heat to plastic panel, using hot air welding guns or immersion on hot water, and press softened panels back into shape by hand
• Maintain work area cleanliness

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a truck body repair is preferred
• A valid Driver’s license and good driving record are required
• Must be skilled in fiber glass repair and experienced in aluminum welding
• Must possess own tools
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information