auto body repairer Verified

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Inspect repaired vehicles
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Clean and maintain work space
• 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
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available