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: bodyrepresume1@yahoo.com 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