Position: Panelbeater

 

Job duties:

·         Read and understand measurements and specifications

·         Remove damaged panels and components by unbolting or cutting them away

·         Repair dents and damaged panels using panel beating techniques and specialist tools

·         Use measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment to restore vehicles to factory clearances

·         Cut and join replacement sections or damaged panels using correct welding procedures

·         Repair dents with plastic fillers, and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools

·         Fit the repaired panels on the framework of the vehicle and refit body hardware, such as door locks and door trims

·         Replace badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels

·         Realign chassis and body frames using chassis aligners and measuring systems

·         Remove and replace accident-related mechanical items

·         Remove and replace auto-electric components

·         Help vehicle body builders to build custom-designed, speciality or vintage vehicles

·         Sandblast a surface off dirt, rust, old paint, and grease, prepare it for refinishing and repair using pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical equipment

·         Masks specified areas to protect from abrading action

·         Examine finished vehicle components to ensure conformance to specifications

·         Carry out all internal and underbody vehicle stripping and re-assembly to correct specifications and within the appropriate timeframes

·         Always comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures

·         Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers, colleagues and managers

·         Maintain a professional image through a high standard of appearance, behaviour, presentation of work

·         May carry out spray painting when required

 

Pay rate: Minimum $30.00/hour  Maximum $35.00/hour

Guaranteed hours of work per week: permanent full-time, minimum of 30 hours per week

 

Requirements for the job:

·         At least 2 years of relevant work experience 

·         Attention to details

·         Ability to work independently and as part of team

·         Be physically fit

·         Full time availability, may work on weekends

·         No criminal record

·         Candidates need to be NZ citizens/residents

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