Automobile Body Technician

Job Description Automotive Body RepairerJob SummaryRepairs, restores, refinishes, and replaces vehicle bodies and frames,windshields, and window glass.General AccountabilitiesReviews damage reports, prepares or reviews repair cost estimates, and planswork to be performed.Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim withmasking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and weldingequipment, and grinds down welds to smooth them, using power grinders andother tools.Primes and paints repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorizedsanders.Removes damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grindersand wrenches, and installs replacement parts using wrenches or weldingequipment.Chains or clamps frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulicpressure to align damaged components.Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.Files, grinds, sands and smooths filled or repaired surfaces, using power toolsand hand tools.Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operatingequipment, and trims to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.Positions dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beats oppositesurfaces to remove dents, using hammers.Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.Adjusts or aligns headlights, wheels, and brake systems.Removes small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.Fits and secures windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, usingcaulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.Removes damaged panels and identifies the family and properties of the plasticused on a vehicle.Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discardedfiberglass strips used in repair procedures.*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Company DescriptionRepairs, restores, refinishes, and replaces vehicle bodies and frames,windshields, and window glass.Company DescriptionRepairs, restores, refinishes, and replaces vehicle bodies and frames,\r\nwindshields, and window glass.