Body Shop Technician

OVERVIEW

Our Body Shop Technician will be responsible for fiberglass fabrication and repairs, frame alignments, welding, and other truck body repairs.

Accountabilities:

Complete necessary fiberglass fabrications and repairs utilizing appropriate techniques. Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thickness
File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
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
Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that used hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches, fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
Apply heat to plastic panel, using hot-air welding guns or immersion on hot water, and press softened panels back into shape by hand
Maintain work area cleanliness

Qualifications:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
Minimum of 3 years experience in a truck body repair
Valid Driver’s license, good driving record
Must be skilled in fiberglass repair and experienced in aluminum welding
Must possess own tools

Educational Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent

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