Auto Body Worker
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Description
- Estimate repair cost based on damage examination
report
- Inspect repaired vehicles
- Plan repair work to be performed
- Professionalism in customer service
- Clean and maintain work space
- Instruct apprentices
- Replace front end components, body components,
doors and frame and underbody components
- File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
- Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for
painting
- Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks
and hammers
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt
or weld replacement parts into place
- Apply primers and repaint surfaces
- Repair or replace interior components
- Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and
sunroofs
- Mix paint, blend and match colors
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler
to fill holes, dents and seams
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody
pulling and anchoring equipment
- Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
Requirements
- No degree, certificate or diploma required.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the
same occupation.
- Area of work experience includes installation and
repair of doors and frames, frame straightening, metal cutting, paint spraying,
underbody components, unibody machine operation, and welding.
- Criminal record check required
- Work conditions and physical capabilities include
working in a fast-paced environment, performing physically demanding tasks,
demonstrating strong attention to detail, and being able to bend, crouch, and
kneel, as well as stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to have basic tools.
- Personal suitability includes being accurate,
dependable, flexible, reliable, and a team player.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance