Auto Body Worker

• 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