Automotive Technician

Car wreckers limited is Looking for two highly skilled and experienced Automotive Technicianto join our car wrecking and salvage operation. This is a complex hands-on technical role thatcombines automotive dismantling, panel beating, welding, vehicle painting, and mechanicalpart testing. The successful candidates must be multi-skilled, safety-conscious, and capable ofworking independently to high industry standards.

• Position: Automotive Technician
• Pay : $30 to $35 hourly rate depending on experience
• Location : Auckland
• Minimum Hours : 30 per week

Key Responsibilities:

•  Safely dismantle a wide range of vehicles (cars, vans, SUVs, etc.) for parts and scrap.
• Label, test, and store parts systematically for inventory and resale.
• Disconnect and drain fuel, oil, coolant, and other fluids per environmental regulations.
• Assess and report on part quality and damage for resale purposes.
• Use hoists, cranes, and hand tools to strip down vehicles efficiently and safely.
• Repair, straighten or replace damaged panels and body parts.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding to repair or reconstruct vehicle components.
• Cut and reshape panels using grinders, air tools, and plasma cutters.
• Undertake rust treatment and structural reinforcements.
• Sand, fill, mask, and prime panels and car bodies prior to painting.
• Apply primer, undercoat, and clear finishes using spray equipment.
• Polish, buff, and finish painted surfaces to high-quality standards.
• Assist with mechanical removal tasks (e.g. radiators, alternators, driveshafts).
• Identify reusable mechanical parts and perform basic testing where needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop cleanliness to high safety standards.
• Adhere to safe work practices, PPE use, and hazard reporting procedures.
• Ensure hazardous materials are stored and disposed of correctly.
• Help catalogue and store salvaged parts in a database or tagging system.
• Liaise with sales staff regarding parts availability and condition.
• Assist with customer parts pick-ups and loading.
• Work collaboratively with dismantling, warehouse, and customer service staff.
• Provide technical advice on part usability and vehicle damage.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and report on daily activities.
• Overall - Welding, vehicle painting and panel beating

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience or level 4 qualifications.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver consistent quality workmanship.
• Honest, reliable, and safety-conscious with a strong work ethic.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy items and working in a busy yard.
• Ability to read job sheets and follow safety/environmental regulations.
• Willingness to work overtime and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible for working between minimum 30 to maximum 70 hours weekly.
• Class 1 license

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] or apply online.