Auto Body Shop Heavy Body Mechanic
14 days ago
Merrick
Job DescriptionMUST BE LOCAL TO MERRICK!Key responsibilities include: • Assessing damage, • Thoroughly inspecting vehicles to identify the extent of structural damage, including frame alignment issues, major panel damage, and potential safety concerns, • Frame straightening, • Utilizing specialized equipment like frame machines and pulling tools to realign bent or twisted frames to factory specifications, • Panel replacement, • Removing and replacing severely damaged body panels like doors, fenders, hoods, and roof sections using cutting and welding techniques, • Welding repairs, • Performing complex welding procedures to join new metal sections to existing frame or body parts, including spot welding, MIG welding, and TIG welding, • Metal fabrication, • Shaping and fitting replacement metal panels to match the vehicle's original contours using hand tools and power tools, • Body panel alignment, • Ensuring proper fit and alignment of replaced panels to maintain the vehicle's aesthetics and functionality, • Preparation for paint, • Grinding, sanding, and filling repaired areas to create a smooth surface ready for paint application, • Collaboration with other technicians, • Working closely with the owner, other auto body technicians like painters and detailers to complete the overall repair processRequired skills and qualifications:, • 5 years or more of extensive experience in auto body repair is a requirement., • Ability to read, write and speak english fluently is a requirement, • A valid driver's license is required, • A strong understanding of vehicle construction, frame design, and collision repair techniques, • Advanced welding skills, • Proficiency in various welding methods, including MIG, TIG, and spot welding, • Metal fabrication skills, • Ability to shape and manipulate metal to create accurate replacements for damaged parts, • Precise measuring and alignment skills, • Accuracy in using measuring tools to ensure proper frame alignment and panel fit, • Physical strength and endurance, • Ability to handle heavy metal parts and perform demanding physical tasks, • Attention to detail, • High level of precision needed to achieve accurate repairs and quality finishes