EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN
Needed for busy Auto Body Repair Shop located at:
6811 Park Road • PO Box 100 • Hummels Wharf, PA 17831
Applicant must:
- Have 2 years in the trade.
- Provide quality work.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
- Have a positive attitude, self-confidence and take pride in work.
- Be willing to work as a team player.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and
hand tools. - Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with
masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. - Follow supervisors’ instructions regarding which parts to restore or replace and
how much time the job should take. - Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders
and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment. - Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging
surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash
surfaces after repairs are complete. - Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.
- Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
- Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic
pressure to align damaged components. - Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
- 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.
- Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
- Remove damaged panels and identify the family and properties of the plastic
used on a vehicle. - Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work
to be performed. - Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
- Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded
fiberglass strips used in repair procedures. - Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
- Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.
- Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using
caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Performing General Physical Activities
- Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
- Build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
- Clean work areas
- Mask vehicle body in preparation for painting
- Move or fit heavy objects
- Prime or paint vehicle or transportation equipment surfaces
- Repair sheet metal products
- Repair vehicle body parts
Compensation Package: We offer a competitive compensation package
including starting pay rate: Depending on experience & certifications, plus
the following benefits: *
- Medical
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate
in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national
origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance
with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Job Type:
- Full-time Job
Required Education:
- High school or equivalent
Required Experience:
- Automotive Body Shop Experience: 2 years
Required Language: English