Autobody Mechanic Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Autobody Mechanic to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns;
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
- Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation;
- Mix paint, blend and match colours;
- Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
- Carefully review damage reports and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed;
- Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components;
- File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
- Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and sunroofs;
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling,
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams,
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment;
- Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting.
Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school is required;
- Class 5 driving license from ICBC (or equivalent from elsewhere) is desirable, but not mandatory;
- Satisfactory level of English is also required;
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, perform repetitive tasks in efficient manner;
- Completion of a 3-4 year motor vehicle body repair apprenticeship program or 3-5 year of experience in the trade is required.