Auto Body Worker

Job summary

Responsible for estimating repair costs and performing comprehensive auto body repairs, including frame straightening and component replacement. Tasks include sanding, painting, and restoring vehicle interiors and exteriors to professional standards.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

Responsible for estimating repair costs and performing comprehensive auto body repairs, including frame straightening and component replacement. Tasks include sanding, painting, and restoring vehicle interiors and exteriors to professional standards.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in auto body repair, including welding and frame straightening. Candidates must pass a criminal record check, possess basic tools, and be physically capable of demanding manual labor.

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Life Insurance • Long-term Care Insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Damage Estimation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Body Component Replacement
• Sanding And Grinding
• Painting And Priming
• Dent Repair
• Welding
• Frame Straightening
• Color Matching
• Soldering
• Glass Replacement
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Manufacturing