OVERVIEW
Our Body Shop Technician will be responsible for fiberglass fabrication and repairs, frame alignments, welding, and other truck body repairs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete necessary fiberglass fabrications and repairs utilizing appropriate techniques. Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thickness
- File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
- 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
- Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling
- Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that used hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
- Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
- Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches, fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
- Apply heat to plastic panel, using hot-air welding guns or immersion on hot water, and press softened panels back into shape by hand
- Maintain work area cleanliness
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a truck body repair
- Valid Driver’s license, good driving record
- Must be skilled in fiberglass repair and experienced in aluminum welding
- Must possess own tools
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduate or equivalent
LAKESIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 1 year (Required)
- Auto restoration: 1 year (Preferred)
- Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person