Auto Body Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and

straighten vehicle frames. Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake

systems. 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. Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use

hydraulic pressure to align damaged components. Clean work areas, using

air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips

used in repair procedures. 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. File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces,

using power tools and hand tools. Fill small dents that cannot be worked

out with plastic or solder. Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and

metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and

mallets. 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. Follow supervisors' instructions as to which

parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

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. Mix polyester

resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. Position

dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces

to remove dents, using hammers. Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using

paint sprayguns and motorized sanders. Read specifications or confer

with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for

altering the appearance of vehicles. Remove damaged panels, and identify

the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle. Remove

damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and

wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding

equipment. Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick

hammers and punches. Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical

window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle

bodies and fenders. Replace damaged glass on vehicles. Review damage

reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be

performed. Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and

trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. Soak

fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over

repair areas to specified thicknesses. File, grind, sand, and smooth

filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. 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. 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. Soak fiberglass matting in resin

mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified

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

hammers and punches. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Very busy auto body/restoration and mechanical shop. Experienced auto

body techs only! Applicants must have experience in restoration of

classic/muscle cars and late model collision repair. Individual must

supply their own tools and tool box. APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected] Fax a Rsum:

414-483-8914 Call For Appointment: 414-483-8850 Apply In Person: Monday

thru Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-430 Mail a Rsum: Authentic Automotive 4969 S

Packard Ave Cudahy, WI 53110