Auto Body Repair Technician
24 days ago
Queens Village
Job Description • Reviews damage reports, prepares or reviews repair cost estimates, and plans work to be performed., • Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint., • Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grinds down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools., • Primes and paints repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders., • Removes damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and installs replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment., • Chains or clamps frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components., • Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder., • Files, grinds, sands and smooths filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools., • Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment, and trims to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders., • Positions dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beats opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers., • Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas., • Adjusts or aligns headlights, wheels, and brake systems., • Removes small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches., • Fits and secures windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets., • Removes damaged panels and identifies the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle., • Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures., • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.