auto body technician
About the role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Inspect repaired vehicles. Plan repair work to be performed. Professionalism in customer service. Clean and maintain work space. 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. Area of work experience: Body components. Front end components. Interior components. Paint spraying. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Dependability. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.