Automotive Body Technician

Company: DUTCH VALLEY AUTO WORKS
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 16, 2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Repairs automotive bodies by planning repairs; repairing, replacing, maintaining tools and equipment; maintaining records.

Duties:
* Plans repairs by evaluating damage with appraiser, coordinating repairs with other required services; verifying and gathering parts, supplies, equipment, and tools.

* Repairs automotive bodies by removing, fabricating, attaching, and aligning parts; repairing dents; filling and sealing depressions; hammering, shaping, shrinking, expanding, filing, grinding, sanding, smoothing, and featheredging surfaces; applying repair techniques and tools, including, wrenches, cutting torch, dent puller, hand, pneumatic, and power tools, grinder, sander, welder, straightener, power, foot, and hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc.

* Refinishes body parts by mixing paints; matching colors; spray painting primer.

* Maintains quality service by following repair standards; conducting test drive and final inspection; correcting deficiencies.

* Documents actions by completing records.

* Maintains tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

* Maintains safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' specifications.

* Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:
Conceptual Skills, Verbal Communication, Welding and Fabrication, Power Tools, AutoCAD, Basic Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Functional and Technical Skills, Automotive Manufacturing, Attention to Detail, Safety Management

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