Auto Body Repairer

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
• Plan work procedures.

Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.

• Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them.

• Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
• Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.

• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
• Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
• Operate welding equipment.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint, spray guns and air or motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

• Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

Chain or clamp frames and sections to Frame machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

• Remove dents from vehicle panels, equipment, materials, tools or structures.

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

• Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

• Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
• Remove parts or components from vehicles.

Mix polyester resins, body fillers and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

• Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.

Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.

• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
• Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

• Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

• Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
• Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.

• Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.

Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.

• Install vehicle parts or accessories.

Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.

• Measure distances or dimensions.
• Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

Replace damaged glass on vehicles.

• Replace vehicle glass.

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.

• Remove parts or components from vehicles.

Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

• Clean work areas.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.

Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.

• Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

Perform other duties as assigned by R& R Auto Ltd.

QUALIFCATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Considerable knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various types of automotive
• Skill in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to analyze and repair vehicle body.
• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public.
• Meet the physical and mental requirements as established by a licensed physician and/or psychologist selected by R&R Auto Ltd.