Auto Body Shop Heavy Body Mechanic
R & U Auto Body Inc
Job Description
Job Description
MUST BE LOCAL TO MERRICK!
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing damage
- Thoroughly inspecting vehicles to identify the extent of structural damage, including frame alignment issues, major panel damage, and potential safety concerns
- Frame straightening
- Utilizing specialized equipment like frame machines and pulling tools to realign bent or twisted frames to factory specifications
- Panel replacement
- Removing and replacing severely damaged body panels like doors, fenders, hoods, and roof sections using cutting and welding techniques
- Welding repairs
- Performing complex welding procedures to join new metal sections to existing frame or body parts, including spot welding, MIG welding, and TIG welding
- Metal fabrication
- Shaping and fitting replacement metal panels to match the vehicle's original contours using hand tools and power tools
- Body panel alignment
- Ensuring proper fit and alignment of replaced panels to maintain the vehicle's aesthetics and functionality
- Preparation for paint
- Grinding, sanding, and filling repaired areas to create a smooth surface ready for paint application
- Collaboration with other technicians
- Working closely with the owner, other auto body technicians like painters and detailers to complete the overall repair process
Required skills and qualifications:
- 5 years or more of extensive experience in auto body repair is a requirement.
- Ability to read, write and speak english fluently is a requirement
- A valid driver's license is required
- A strong understanding of vehicle construction, frame design, and collision repair techniques
- Advanced welding skills
- Proficiency in various welding methods, including MIG, TIG, and spot welding
- Metal fabrication skills
- Ability to shape and manipulate metal to create accurate replacements for damaged parts
- Precise measuring and alignment skills
- Accuracy in using measuring tools to ensure proper frame alignment and panel fit
- Physical strength and endurance
- Ability to handle heavy metal parts and perform demanding physical tasks
- Attention to detail
- High level of precision needed to achieve accurate repairs and quality finishes
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