automotive painter - motor vehicle repair
About the role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Tasks: Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report. Inspect repaired vehicles. Plan repair work to be performed. Professionalism in customer service. Test drive vehicles for proper handling. 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. Mix paint, blend and match colors. Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Initiative. Experience: 5 years or more.