Automotive Refinishing Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Inspect repaired vehicles
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Clean and maintain work space
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Mix paint, blend and match colors

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Body components
• Doors and frame
• Frame straightening
• Interior components
• Paint spraying
• Welding

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player